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Ohio State and coach Ryan Day have agreed to a seven-year contract extension, the school announced Thursday. The new deal, which is set to run through the 2031 season, bumps Day’s salary to around $12.5 million per season, making him one of the three highest-paid coaches in college football.
“Ohio State Football has long been defined by excellence and, under Ryan Day’s leadership, that tradition has not only continued, but thrived,” Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said in a statement. “As a leader, mentor and coach, Ryan has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the success and well-being of our players, both on and off the field. His leadership has maintained our position of national prominence each year and winning the 2024 national championship validated his program’s culture of excellence, integrity, and perseverance.”
Day guided the Buckeyes to a 14-2 record in 2024 capped by a 34-23 win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Ohio State’s first national title since the 2014 season. Ohio State beat SEC power Tennessee and top-seeded Oregon during its playoff run, as well.
The Ohio State boss has won at least 11 games in each season of his six-year tenure, except for the COVID-shortened 2020 season when the Buckeyes posted a 7-1 record and made it to the College Football Playoff National Championship. He has two Big Ten titles to his name and boasts a 70-10 overall record with the Buckeyes.
Prior to becoming head coach, Day served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach on Ohio State’s…
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Author : Will Backus
Publish date : 2025-02-06 15:28:00
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