Ohio State Locks in Ryan Day Through 2028: Buckeyes Head Coach Earns Massive Salary Boost to Secure Program’s Future

Ohio State has reinforced its commitment to head coach Ryan Day by extending his contract through 2028, cementing his place as one of college football’s top-paid coaches. With a substantial raise to $9.5 million per year, Day now ranks among the highest-paid coaches in the Big Ten, tied with Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and trailing only Alabama’s Nick Saban and USC’s Lincoln Riley nationally.

Since taking over in 2019, Day has led Ohio State to a stellar 48-6 record, including two College Football Playoff appearances and a national championship game in 2020. Despite some high-profile losses, including back-to-back defeats against rival Michigan in 2021 and 2022, Day has consistently maintained the Buckeyes as championship contenders.

Ohio State’s decision reflects confidence in Day’s ability to lead on and off the field. Under his leadership, the