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Ryan Day's Focus On Punt Return Aggression, Attention to Detail Pays Off In Season Opener

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Ryan Day held court with the media on Tuesday afternoon to recap the happenings during last weekend's win over Akron while looking ahead to this week's matchup with Western Michigan.

After Brandon Inniss had a big day with four punt returns for 60 yards including a 36-yarder, Day was asked if making a more concerted effort to field punts - not just with an eye on taking possession but in positively influencing field position - was a focus heading into the season.

This was an important question because if we're being real, Ohio State hasn't been remotely close to the upper tier in this aspect of special teams since 2015 when the Buckeyes ranked 18th nationally, averaging 13.