Ohio State's Cotton Bowl Struggles Highlight Quarterback Dilemma and Coaching Pressure

The ESPN College GameDay crew critiqued Ohio State's performance in the Cotton Bowl, highlighting issues with the quarterback position and the offensive line's inability to establish a running game against Missouri's defense. Desmond Howard emphasized the Buckeyes' struggles in the trenches as the key factor in their 14-3 loss. The conversation also touched on the broader implications for coach Ryan Day after this defeat and a previous loss to Michigan, with Pat McAfee commenting on the negative optics and a sideline incident involving a towel snatched by an Ohio State staffer.