Ohio State Football Prepares for Purdue Challenge

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is focused on maintaining his team's intensity as they prepare to face struggling Purdue, following a hard-fought victory against Penn State. Day emphasized the need for the Buckeyes to avoid a letdown, having witnessed other teams falter after significant wins. He acknowledged the importance of executing cleaner football and playing physically, especially as they aim to secure their position in the College Football Playoff. Ohio State currently sits at No. 2 in the first CFP rankings, trailing only Oregon, and faces pressure from teams like Boise State in the playoff race. Despite Purdue's poor record, Day warned against complacency, recalling past upsets. Meanwhile, cornerback Denzel Burke remains determined to improve after a disappointing performance against Oregon and is looking forward to a potential clash with the Ducks in the Big Ten Championship.