Ryan Day Needs Arch Manning To Win At Neyland

Ryan Day Needs Arch Manning To Win At Neyland — Here's Why Ohio State hosts Illinois this weekend, but there's a game hundreds of miles away that matters just as much to Ryan Day's season. No. 1 Texas and Arch Manning head into Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee in one of the biggest games of Week 4, and the result directly affects how Ohio State's loss to Texas gets viewed the rest of the season. If Arch Manning and the Longhorns go into Knoxville and win, that "bad loss" starts looking like a quality loss to the best team in the country. If Texas drops this game, Ohio State's resume takes the hit right along with them. On this episode we break down exactly why this game matters so much for Columbus, what Arch Manning needs to show against a tough Tennessee defense, and how the playoff picture shifts depending on what happens at Neyland. We also get into whether Ohio State fans should actually be rooting for Texas the rest of the way, and what it says about the state of the Big Ten's resume-building this season. If you're tracking Ohio State's playoff case or just want the honest breakdown on this weekend's biggest games, subscribe so you don't miss the next one. Leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify is the biggest way to help the show reach more college football fans. Follow us for daily Ohio State breakdowns, playoff analysis, and college football takes all season long.