When Urban Meyer hired Ryan Day after the 2016 season, the mission was clear.
Ohio State's passing game needed a major overhaul after the final three games in particular exposed flaws in the aerial attack from design to execution to playcalling.
Under Meyer and Tim Beck, the trio of Michigan State, Michigan and Clemson held J.T. Barrett and company to 86, 124 and 127 passing yards, respectively, as the Buckeyes gave up 14 sacks and scored exactly three offensive touchdowns in 12 quarters. (Two additional touchdowns came via short fields in overtime during the 30-27 double overtime win over the Wolverines.