Ohio State QB Reprimanded by Ryan Day After Risky Play vs. UCLA
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Key Points:
- Ryan Day reprimanded his quarterback
- Rutgers is next
- The Buckeyes have depth at QB
The Ohio State Buckeyes are undefeated and the top team in the nation yet again this week with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights headed to the Horseshoe for Saturday’s game.
Coach Ryan Day’s team is prepping for the Knights but also for the Michigan Wolverines and a potential trip to Indy for the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game afterward.
On Friday, Day spoke to the media about a player who endeared himself to Buckeyes fans with a startling display of toughness last week.
Day laughed about a correction he made to the player’s running style that is sure to get fans’ attention.
Ryan Day Speaks on Risky Play
Day said he told backup QB Lincoln Kienholz to never lower his shoulder again except on fourth down plays.
“I told him let’s not ever do that again unless it’s fourth down,” Day said while laughing according to reporter Chase Brown on X.
“But he’s a competitive guy. You can see it. Good to see him get on the field, get some run.”
Ryan Day said Lincoln Kienholz played well against UCLA. However, he wasn’t a fan of Kienholz lowering his shoulder while scrambling.
“I told him let’s not ever do that again unless it’s fourth down,” Day said with a laugh. “But he’s a competitive guy. You can see it. Good to…
— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) November 20, 2025
Kienholz Shows Skills in Limited Action
Kienholz has showed off electric skills in limited action this season with the Buckeyes, completing 10-of-11 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown in spot duty.
He’s run eight times for 29 yards and two touchdowns, giving the Buckeyes’ QB room the type of dual threat ability they are used to seeing from previous players Will Howard, Braxton Miller, and others.
At 6-foot-3, 214 pounds, Kienholz could be an ace in the hole for Day’s team against the Knights and Michigan Wolverines next week, especially since Michigan has struggled at times against running quarterbacks in short yardage situations dating back to last season.
Julian Sayin’s spot as the starter is more than secure, but Kienholz gives the Buckeyes a different dimension at the position.
Expect the Buckeyes backup to run as if his life depended on it should he get into ‘The Game’ against the Wolverines, while keeping Day’s advice in the back of his mind just in case he needs to make a business decision at some point that may save his body.
Related: Ohio State Will Make ‘Easy Work’ of Michigan Next Week, Ex-Buckeyes Star Says
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 21, 2025, where it first appeared in the College section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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