As Ohio State geared up for their game against Tennessee, attention shifted towards coach Ryan Day's job security. On the heels of another loss to Michigan, talk shows like First Take began speculating about Day's future. But Kirk Herbstreit, a college football analyst, had something to say about that.

During the game's fourth quarter, Ohio State was leading by a significant margin. Herbstreit took the opportunity to call out First Take for their earlier predictions. He reminded viewers that the show had suggested firing Day, even going so far as to discuss potential replacements.

In response to these claims, co-host Stephen A. Smith and guest Paul Finebaum had shared their thoughts. Finebaum stated that the Tennessee game was crucial for Day. A loss would likely mean the end of his tenure at Ohio State due to the substantial buyout clause in his contract. Smith, on the other hand, suggested that Ohio State could pay the buyout and hire Deion Sanders as the new coach.

After Ohio State's dominating victory, Herbstreit expressed his eagerness to see how the narrative would change on First Take. With three more wins needed to reach the national championship, pressure on Day remains high. Yet, a commanding win over Tennessee has shifted the conversation in his favor, prompting anticipation for Monday morning's show.

What Did First Take Say About Ryan Day?

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