In an unexpected move, Ryan Day has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. The announcement, which has sent shockwaves through the college football world, came early on February 12, 2025, following a string of disappointing seasons that saw the Buckeyes fall short of their championship aspirations.
Day, who took over as head coach in 2019, had a successful start, leading Ohio State to a 13-1 season in his first year and guiding them to the College Football Playoff. Under his leadership, the Buckeyes consistently remained at the top of the Big Ten, with multiple conference championships and top-five finishes in the AP Poll. However, the team’s performance in recent years failed to live up to expectations, and an increasing number of fans and analysts called for change.
Sources close to the program suggest that internal pressure from university officials and booster groups may have played a role in Day’s decision to step down. Despite strong recruiting classes and a potent offensive scheme, Ohio State fell short of winning the national title, with key losses to rival Michigan and early exits from the playoff race becoming focal points of criticism.
In his statement, Day expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead such a storied program and hinted that he was stepping away to explore new opportunities in the coaching world. The university has yet to announce a successor but is expected to begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.
This surprising resignation marks the end of an era for Ohio State, which now faces an uncertain future as it seeks to regain its championship form.