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Ryan Day Will Call Ohio State’s Offense in CFP Quarterfinal vs. Miami

Day said the move relieves Brian Hartline, who is juggling Ohio State duties with his USF hire.

Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks to the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten Championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indiana Hoosiers won the game 13-10.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 01: Offensive lineman Tegra Tshabola #77 of the Ohio State Buckeyes seen in action during the game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 11: Fox Big Noon Kickoff co-host Urban Meyer speaks before the NCAA game Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Champaign, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Day confirmed Monday that play selection will be collaborative during the week, with Keenan Bailey and other assistants involved, but he will make the final in-game calls.
  • Hartline remains on staff through the playoff to coach receivers and will likely work from the press box, while quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler relays plays to Julian Sayin.
  • Ohio State meets No. 10 Miami on Dec. 31 at the Cotton Bowl after the Hurricanes advanced with a 10-3 win at Texas A&M.
  • The shift follows a 13-10 Big Ten title loss to Indiana that highlighted red-zone issues, despite the Buckeyes ranking 17th nationally in scoring this season.
  • All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith said he is fully healthy for the game and added fuel to the rivalry with pointed comments about facing his hometown Hurricanes.