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COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ryan Day era at Ohio State launched with an expected win against Florida Atlantic. But count on Day telling his Buckeyes the 45-21 victory wasn't as crisp or authoritative as it should have been.

Day succeeded coach Urban Meyer who owned an 83-9 record over seven seasons at Ohio State. The bar is high in at Ohio State.