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Ohio State's Ryan Day promises D changes after loss

Ohio State is set to make structural changes on its defense after Saturday's loss to Oregon, although coach Ryan Day isn't providing many specifics, including whether defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs will remain the primary play-caller.

On Tuesday Day said Ohio State's problems on defense stretch beyond the Oregon game. The Ducks had 269 rushing yards and converted half of their third-down chances in a 35-28 victory, which marked Ohio State's first home loss since 2017 and first regular-season defeat under Day, who is in his third season as head coach.

In a season-opening win over Minnesota Sept.