Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer has expressed diminished confidence in his former program but outlined a specific condition for current coach Ryan Day to secure a victory over USC, according to comments reported Friday.
Meyer, who led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2014, stated that Ohio State "don't look great" heading into the matchup. He emphasized that Day's team must improve significantly in one key area to defeat the Trojans.
The remarks come as both programs prepare for a high-profile non-conference clash. Meyer's assessment carries weight given his tenure in Columbus and his current role as a college football analyst.
Ohio State and USC are scheduled to meet in a game that could have College Football Playoff implications. Day has not publicly responded to Meyer's critique.
