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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/booshbag21 on 2023-10-09 19:13:01.
Let’s break down the play by play of the drive in question by Barrie
OSU receives punt at the 50 with 5:32 left in the 4th
3yd run to the Maryland 47
3yd run to the 44
TO Maryland at 4:37
3rd and 4 pass complete for 8 yds to the Maryland 36 for a 1st down
11 yd run to the 25
1yd run
TO Maryland at 2:59
1yd run
This sets up 3rd and 8 at the 23, pass is incomplete, leads to a 4th down with 2:59 left
So you’re at the opposing team’s 23 yard line, 4th and long, what are your options? You could call up a basic run play and probably not make the 1st down, leading to a turnover on downs, Maryland gets the ball back in their territory with about 2 minutes left. You couldn’t punt for obvious reasons. Or you could go out there and get your special teams some reps, make it a 20 point lead, and put the game away for good. I’m not saying it was the best choice, but after all, Day IS trying to win the game right? Basically the only difference in kicking the FG and turning the ball over is now you have a 20 point lead instead of a 17 point one, and Maryland has the ball in pretty much exactly the same spot either way (ensuing kickoff was a touchback so Maryland got it on their 25).
Barrie suggested that Day did this to cover the spread (19.5 points) and admitted that he was on Maryland plus the points, calling it a “backbreaker”. I know he’s just an ESPN talking head, but why should I give a damn that Day lost you some money? Should Ryan Day be ashamed of himself for trying to win a football game? Reminder to Barrie: the team with the most points at the end of the game wins.
In summary, I hope Barrie bet his life savings on that game, and I hate what sports betting is doing to football.