BLOCKBUSTER BREAKING NEWS: RYAN DAY LOCKED IN! OHIO STATE HEAD COACH AGREES TO MASSIVE NEW DEAL

Ohio State football has secured its future with a major contract extension for head coach Ryan Day. The university and Day have reached an agreement on a new seven-year contract that will keep him in charge through the 2031 season. The deal, valued at $12.5 million per year, cements Day’s role as one of the highest-paid coaches in college football​

A Championship Season Seals the Deal

This blockbuster agreement comes just weeks after Day led the Buckeyes to their ninth national championship, a historic feat that showcased his ability to steer Ohio State through the new 12-team College Football Playoff format​

The Buckeyes dominated a grueling postseason, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame to secure the national title. The victory was Ohio State’s first championship since 2014 and tied the program record for 14 wins in a single season​

Day’s coaching resume now stands at an impressive 70-10 overall record, with multiple Big Ten championships, playoff appearances, and marquee bowl victories under his belt. His teams have consistently performed against top-tier opponents, boasting a 24-9 record against Top 25 teams, 15-8 against Top 10 teams, and 7-6 against Top 5 teams​

Financial and Institutional Commitment

The contract is still subject to final approval by the Ohio State Board of Trustees, but there is little doubt it will be ratified. This extension marks another major commitment by Ohio State to keeping its football program at the pinnacle of college athletics​

Day, who was originally hired as head coach in 2019, has seen his salary increase multiple times as he has solidified his position among the elite in the sport. His first contract was worth $4.5 million per year, which then escalated to $10.2 million in 2024 before incentives. This latest contract bumps his pay even higher, making him one of the highest-paid coaches in the nation​

Beyond the Field: Academic and Community Impact

While Day is known for his on-field success, his influence extends far beyond the football program. Under his leadership, Ohio State has set records in academic performance, with 61 OSU Scholar-Athletes in 2020-21 and 56 Academic All-Big Ten honorees in 2024. The program also recorded a Graduation Success Rate of 89%, and the Buckeyes were one of only two teams nationwide with a perfect 1,000 Academic Progress Rate​

Additionally, Day and his wife, Christina, have been deeply involved in mental health advocacy. The couple has established the Ryan and Christina Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, while also making a $1 million donation to mental health research at Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center​

With this new deal, Ohio State is making a strong statement about its commitment to competing at the highest level. The Buckeyes are reloading for another run at the national title, and with Day at the helm, the program appears poised for sustained dominance.

Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as Ohio State builds on this momentum heading into the 2025 season. With a championship roster returning, elite recruiting classes, and Day’s leadership locked in, Buckeye Nation has every reason to believe more titles are on the horizon​