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Ohio State Backs Ryan Day After Cotton Bowl Loss, Accelerates Offensive Overhaul

AD Ross Bjork publicly reaffirmed Day’s leadership to direct forthcoming program decisions.

Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to a game against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2025 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 90th Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
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Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on before the College Football Playoff Quarter Final Game against the Miami Hurricanes at AT&T Stadium on December 31, 2025 in Arlington, Texas.
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.

Overview

  • Miami won 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl as its defensive line led by Akheem Mesidor and Reuben Bain Jr. limited Ohio State to roughly 1.9 yards per carry and combined for three sacks, ending the Buckeyes’ title defense.
  • Ryan Day took responsibility for the performance and resumed play-calling after Brian Hartline left to become USF’s head coach.
  • Ross Bjork issued a statement expressing confidence in Day’s stewardship and framing the setback as part of a long-term, stability-focused approach.
  • Ohio State has launched a search for a full-time offensive coordinator, with some analysts publicly floating NFL veteran Brian Daboll as a potential candidate.
  • The early offseason brought roster movement with multiple players entering the transfer portal and an offer going out to top 2026 kicker prospect Jacobo Echeverria.