According to multiple insiders who were present during initial discussions, Ryan Day delivered a calm but fiery response that stunned everyone in the room. His voice was measured, but the intensity was unmistakable.
One staff member who witnessed the moment shared:
The Rutgers angle and early response
What information may have been compromised
While the investigation is ongoing, several staffers acknowledged that the materials accessed included:
Tension inside the Buckeyes locker room
Could the league step in?
What this controversy means for the November 22 game
Ohio State vs. Rutgers is already a high-stakes matchup, and the timing of this scandal makes it even more volatile. The Buckeyes view this as a must-win game, tied tightly to postseason hopes and conference rankings.
Now the tension surrounding the matchup has reached unprecedented levels.