Ohio State fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher after back‑to‑back blowout losses, sources confirmed to ESPN. The dismissal follows a costly fake punt in the 41-28 defeat to Oregon and a series of special teams penalties.
Discher, in his first year with the Buckeyes after stints at Illinois, Tulane, and Toledo, allowed Teitum Tuioti’s jump pass to Matayo Uiagalelei for a 30‑yard conversion on fourth‑and‑9 from Oregon’s 31‑yard line. The play sparked a 38‑point run and prompted coach Ryan Day to vow a full staff evaluation.
Ohio State’s special teams now rank 102nd nationally in efficiency, and Day called the penalties “a killer.” The decision, first reported by 247Sports/CBS, signals a broader reset as the program looks to address recurring errors and regain control of game momentum.
The move adds to a series of coaching overhauls under Day, who emphasized accountability across staff and players. With the offseason ahead, the Buckeyes aim to shore up their units and avoid further lopsided losses.
Source: ESPN General · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing