COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State is changing things up for its second regular season trip to the West Coast in two years.

Coach Ryan Day said the top-ranked Buckeyes planned to leave Thursday after practice to prepare for Washington.

That will allow the team to get settled before going through its normal Friday routine in the Pacific Northwest.

“We think that’s the best way to go,” said Day, who formed the plan with director of strength and conditioning Mickey Marotti and some other members of his staff.

A year ago, the Buckeyes left on Friday for an October showdown with No. 3 Oregon. The Ducks prevailed 32-31 in that one when No. 2 Ohio State was unable to stop the clock in time to attempt a potential game-winning field goal, but Day said that was not a consideration when making plans thi

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