Ohio State has fired one of its coaches

The Ohio State Buckeyes are beginning to make changes as their disappointing season moves toward a disappointing end.

The Buckeyes have fired special teams coordinator Robby Discher two days after their loss to Oregon, according to Cameron Teague Robinson and Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. The decision comes just nine games into Discher’s first season with Ohio State.

Discher has apparently been done in by one game-changing play in Saturday’s 41-28 loss to the Ducks. Ohio State allowed a 30-yard gain on a fake punt in the second quarter while leading 14-3, and Oregon went on to score 35 unanswered points after that.

Special teams have been a persistent issue for the Buckeyes this season. A 44-yard USC punt return last week provided vital in the Trojans’ victory and also likely played a role in the decision to make a change.

This may not be the last change the Buckeyes make amid what is turning into a hugely underwhelming season. Many Buckeye fans want to see change at the top, but that might be less likely.