In a lackluster performance at the Cotton Bowl, Ohio State's football team stumbled to a 14-3 defeat against Missouri on Friday night. The disappointing display did not go unnoticed, as the College GameDay crew dissected the game and highlighted the glaring issues plaguing the Buckeyes.

Rece Davis, one of the hosts, wasted no time in voicing his concerns about Ohio State's quarterback situation, describing it as a looming issue that proved to be inoperable against Missouri. However, co-host Desmond Howard identified even larger problems on the offensive side of the ball, particularly with the team's offensive line.

Howard expressed surprise at the dominance of Missouri's front seven over Ohio State's offensive line. Not only were they physically dominated, but they also committed multiple false start penalties, leading to a lack of synchronization within the team. This lack of cohesion hindered the Buckeyes from establishing their running game, which is a cornerstone of Ryan Day's offensive strategy.

Emphasizing the importance of the running game, Howard highlighted the talented running back TreVeyon Henderson. However, the inability of Ohio State's offensive line to create sufficient openings hampered their ability to get the running game going. The result was an offensive unit that struggled to move the ball effectively and failed to find success through the air.

Pat McAfee, another co-host, chimed in, shedding light on the mounting criticism surrounding Ryan Day's coaching. Following a loss to Michigan and now a disappointing performance in the Cotton Bowl, questions are being raised about the state of the Ohio State program. McAfee pointed out that the optics of the game, in addition to the team's performance, are aspects that fans in Ohio will not be pleased about.

To make matters worse, McAfee referenced a controversial incident on the sidelines involving an Ohio State staffer snatching a towel from a Missouri player. The incident sparked discussion on social media, with some suggesting that it may have been Ryan Day's son who was involved.

As the Buckeyes head into the offseason with a poor showing in the Cotton Bowl, it is evident that improvements are needed across various aspects of the team. The quarterback situation, offensive line struggles, and overall lackluster performance have left fans and analysts questioning the future of the program. It remains to be seen how Ryan Day and his coaching staff will address these issues before the start of the next season.