Day impressed with toughness of Buckeyes at halfway point

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, left, escapes the grasp of Michigan State linebacker Joe Bachie during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, left, tackles Michigan State tight end Trenton Gillison during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Michigan State 34-10. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day asks for a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)