Ohio State’s 27-9 win over Michigan Saturday didn’t just end a four-game skid against its rival. For Ideastream Public Media sports commentator Terry Pluto, it revealed something deeper about head coach Ryan Day.

“The guy is an elite coach,” Pluto said. “And I would have said that had he lost to even Michigan again because he proved it when they did lose to Michigan a year ago and then they roared through the playoffs. He won four consecutive games against teams ranked in the top 10 (and) won them all decisively to win the national title.”

Last year’s game at Ohio Stadium ended in controversy when Michigan players planted their flag at midfield. This year in Ann Arbor, Ohio State had the chance to return the gesture, but didn’t.

Pluto said that restraint reflected Day’s quiet leadership

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