The Ohio State Buckeyes reigned supreme over the college football world for the 2024 season, and while it was a fairly easy ride in the College Football Playoff, the games leading up to it were anything but pleasant.
The Buckeyes lost to the Michigan Wolverines to end their regular season, and it was a brutal defeat to Ryan Day, marking his fourth-straight shortcoming in the rivalry. This time, the Buckeyes were at home and almost a three-score favorite.
Many were calling for Day’s job after that, but he had other plans, such as going on to win the CFP national championship game and renewing a belief in him as the team’s leader.
Athletic Director Ross Bjork gave a powerful statement when introducing Day for the championship celebration. He said Day is going to be the head coach for “years to come.”
Ross Bjork introduces Ryan Day: “He is the Buckeye coach for years to come.”
— Stefan Krajisnik (@skrajisnik3) January 26, 2025
Day deserves that type of confidence, especially considering what he’s been able to build in Columbus. Now, until he beats Michigan, that target on his back may never truly go away.
For now, though, the national championship he brought home seems to have him in the good graces of one of the premier college football programs in the country.
