Ohio State Football: 3 takeaways from Justin Fields' debut vs. FAU

Ohio State Football: 3 takeaways from Justin Fields’ debut vs. FAU

COLUMBUS, OH - AUGUST 31: Jeremy Ruckert #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after catching a 25-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ohio Stadium on August 31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

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1. Lane Kiffin’s future may be in doubt

After a four-year break from being a head coaching, Lane Kiffin was hired by FAU in 2017. His first season with the Owls went surprisingly well as the team finished a perfect 8-0 in conference play and 11-3 overall. This season was capped off with a win in the Boca Raton Bowl.

However, 2018 was mostly a disaster. Florida Atlantic finished fifth in the Conference USA. The Owls failed to make a bowl game despite having one of the most electric running backs in the country, Devin Singletary. Expectations were very high for Kiffin’s squad and they were nowhere near meeting them.

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Had the Owls beat Ohio State, Kiffin would have made a huge statement about his coaching abilities. Even if they got close, he would have earned some recognition. But at this point, there is increasing doubt regarding Kiffin as a head coach. If the rest of the season doesn’t go well, Lane may find himself looking for a new job come 2020.

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