Ohio State’s passing game has a Jeremiah Smith problem, and it is not because Smith is doing anything wrong. The Buckeyes have become far too dependent on him, and Texas exposed exactly what happens when defenses force someone else to beat them.

Texas bled nearly a minute off the clock after Day elected to 'hold the line' and try to stop the Longhorns from the 1-yard line

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said the decision to try to stop Texas at the goal line during the final minute of Saturday 24-23 loss rather than allowing the Longhorns to score—giving Ohio State time to drive for a potential game-winning field goal—ultimately proved to be the wrong call.

Ohio State is heading to Austin for its high-stakes showdown against Texas. However, Arch Manning and his offense aren’t the only things that the Buckeyes have to worry about before the game.

They're two of the most accomplished — and highly paid — coaches in the sport. But at a premier program, your job security can change in an instant.