Look, let’s be real for a second now. Ryan Day might be running the No.1 offense and No. 1 defense in the nation. But there are real serious blind spots in the depth. The Buckeyes offense is exceptional apart from that one time in week 14. And defense? They have the No.1 total defense in the country. But their kicking game? Certified trash.

The Buckeyes’ Achilles’ heel showed up in full force during Rivalry Week, where they took a borderline-embarrassing L to Sherrone Moore’s off-brand (7-5) Michigan squad, losing 13-10. Jayden Fielding, OSU’s current kicker, missed two inside-40-yard field goals—a 38-yarder and a 34-yarder—leaving six points on the table. Those missed kicks? The difference between a W and the harsh reality of being knocked from the No. 2 to the No. 8 playoff seed.

Fans are big-time pissed, and honestly, who can blame them? Special teams have been a problem at Ohio State since 2020, and this latest disaster just poured gasoline on the fire. Instead of taking accountability, Day deflected post-game: “You miss opportunities like those two field goals and, yeah, it’s gonna cost you a game like this.” Okay, sure, but who’s responsible for the special teams train-wreck in the first place? Spoiler: It’s Ryan Day. The fanbase is flaming him for fumbling what they see as a no-brainer: Dublin-born kicker Griffin Crosa. The kid was practically in OSU’s backyard, but Day missed the chance to lock him down. Now, he’s literally thriving at North Dakota State, and Buckeye Nation isn’t letting Day off the hook.

Let’s break it down: Griffin Crosa is a baller. He’s got football in his DNA, with grand-pops who played soccer for Uruguay and his old man who repped D1 soccer at Syracuse. This kid’s got a golden leg and that ice in his veins. Playing for North Dakota State, Crosa’s stats are ridiculous. He went 11-for-13 on field goals this season, nailed every single attempt between 40-49 yards, and rocked a perfect PAT conversion rate. Oh, and he’s a Dublin native—just a 15-minute bus ride from Columbus. How Ryan Day missed this is beyond comprehension—a low-key crazy fumble.

It’s frustrating to watch this Ohio State team. They’ve got incredible talent, from their elite defense to quarterback Will Howard. But their kicking game is letting them down. Fans can’t help but wonder what could have been if they had a reliable kicker. Imagine replacing Jayden Fielding’s misses with Crosa’s consistency.

Instead, Day went all-in on chasing five-star recruits and forgot the basics. The Buckeye faithful are low-key fed up with Ryan Day. A local talent with Crosa’s resume could’ve been a game-changer. But Day didn’t look in his own backyard, and now OSU is out here taking Ls because of missed field goals. Now the fans are low-balling Ryan Day on social media.

Ryan Day’s catching stray on X after missing out on hometown talent

Social media is tearing Ryan Day to shreds. The OSU fanbase didn’t just whisper their grievances; they straight-up yelled them into the void. An official Buckeyes insider fan page went nuclear, tweeting Crosa’s stat line with the caption: “Ryan Day is a fucking terrorist. He has never missed a kick between 40-49 yarders.” Subtle? Not even close. Effective? Absolutely.

A Buckeye fan genuinely asked, “Is Dublin close to Columbus?” Translation: How did Ryan Day not notice a gem like this literally next door? Fans are baffled at the lack of local recruiting awareness. Another fan tweeted, “If he’s not another 5-star receiver, Day don’t want him.” The sarcasm is real. Ryan Day’s obsession with five-star talent has blinded OSU to key pieces, like, you know, someone who can actually win close games.

“Too busy going after 5 stars.” Another fan took shots at Day’s priorities, implying he’s more focused on flashy recruits than functional ones. Then comes the real hate ones: “He’s a terrorist for wasting generational talent in Columbus.” Calling it how they see it, Buckeye Nation believes Day’s decisions are actively sabotaging the team’s actual potential by simply not fixing the leak at kicker. Look, it ain’t that difficult to find a kicker, but Ryan Day makes it complicated by overlooking the actual talent.

This one is literally diabolical: “Most likely Al Qaeda.” Okay, this one’s a bit much for the internet. The man saw the opportunity and went for it. The fans are mad, and they’re ain’t holding back. Look, despite all the naysayers and doubters, the Buckeyes have all the tools to win the national championship this year.

The college football fans wrote off Ohio State after that Michigan loss, all because of 2 wide field goal kicks. Yeah, Griffin Crosa could’ve been the answer, but Day fumbled the bag, leaving fans to wonder what could’ve been. Look, Ryan Day can’t go back in time to fix stuff. If Ryan Day doesn’t fix the special teams’ disaster soon, it won’t just be the kickers who are missing—it might be Day himself.