At Arlington, Texas—The Cotton Bowl’s heating up like Texas Barbeque brunch, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The Buckeyes are battling it out with Texas, and you know very well the entire college football and the USA is watching. But hold up—something feels off. It’s that tension in the air, that feeling like something’s about to pop off. All eyes are on Will Howard, and man, is it a rollercoaster? Ryan Day’s over here playing poker with his QB’s health, but is he bluffing, or is he a genius? Buckeye Nation is on edge, and this showdown’s getting messy in the best (and worst) ways possible.

Will Howard‘s night? Oh boy, it took a wild turn. Picture this: his non-throwing hand swelled up like a basketball after smacking into a Texas defender’s facemask mid-tackle. Talk about tough breaks—literally, maybe.

The QB got this gnarly knot on his hand, sparking whispers about a potential fracture. But hey, Ryan Day still rolled the dice, sending Howard out in the second half. Bold move, coach. First drive back? Will Howard went to pick city. Coincidence? Nah, that hand’s clearly messing with his flow. Buckeye fans are sweating bullets, wondering if keeping Howard in was gutsy or just plain reckless. Either way, all eyes and nose literally glued to the Cotton Bowl drama—and to Howard’s beat-up mitt.

Will Howard’s looking like he just stepped out of a horror movie, that big, nasty bulge on his left hand making him look like he’s straight-up broken. Fans on Twitter are losing their minds—everyone’s freaking out. Word’s spreading like wildfire. Despite all that, Howard’s still out here, slinging passes against Steve Sarkisian’s No. 3 defense, a squad that usually holds teams to a measly 14 points a game.

Look, Ryan Day needs his QB1 to beat the L out of the Longhorns. Will Howard showed his indomitable human spirit after all that roasting and hating he went through throughout the season. He is balling out now. But that pick literally had Ohio State fans’ hands on their heads. The internet went hard on Ryan Day’s bold move.

Fans had a second guess about Ryan Day’s risky and bold call

The fans jumped in quickly on X to point fingers, “Will Howard Makes It Harder Than What It Needs To Be.” Let’s be real, the dude’s been battling that swollen hand, but here’s the thing—he’s not exactly making it easy on himself. That pick? Oof. Talk about making things harder than they need to be. Well, we’re all sitting here wondering why Ryan Day thought it was a good idea to keep Howard in. Sure, you’ve got to trust your QB, but come on, you can’t ignore the Buckeye in the room. Look, it’s a low-key risky move, but the stakes are high as Arlington sky.

Another fan chimed in with, “Ouch,” they’re feeling it. Big time. There’s no sugarcoating it; the pick hurt. And not just because of the turnover—it’s the timing. The Buckeyes were up 14-7, cruising, and then bam! You know, sometimes that first turnover just changes everything. Fans on Twitter? You can feel their frustration rising.

This X user dialed in with, “Not A Good Start! Wow!” Now let’s talk about the aftermath of that pick. Quinn Ewers? He smells blood in the water. He took full advantage of that turnover and later turned it into a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. Just like that, the game’s tied up at 14-14. The entire momentum of the game shifted in an instant.

The Texas fans are low-key pumped after that pick. “Absolutely Massive for Texas.” Now, let’s flip the script. For Texas? Just when they were looking for that jump, they got it. That pick was huge. It’s like they just woke up, and suddenly, they’re in the driver’s seat. They’ve got the momentum now. Ryan Day’s bold call to keep Howard in?

Yeah, it’s looking questionable now. That pick might be the game-changer. Look, another with the same similar jab. “Potential Momentum Swinger!” This pick could be the turning point. All eyes are on Ryan Day now—did he just give Texas the opening they needed? One bad decision, and suddenly the entire complexion of the game changes.

In the end, the game ain’t over; we are still in the 4th quarter. The game’s 14-14. The Longhorns are slowly catching the rhythm and tempo. Ryan Day’s call might be a risky one. If you ask, is it a bad move? Probably not. However, the fans are second-guessing, and this game? It’s far from over. The Cotton Bowl’s drama just hit a different nerve.