ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title, just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.
A thrilling showdown unfolded in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night when the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes outlasted the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns, 28-14, to punch their ticket to the national championship.
This has been a season unlike any other for Ryan Day emotionally. Less than two months ago, loud and influential media voices were calling for the firing of the nation’s winningest active coach in the wake of Ohio State’s fourth straight loss to Michigan.
About the only thing that feels normal about it are the teams playing for the title: Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day was joined by MVPs Jack Sawyer and Will Howard after the team's Cotton Bowl win over Texas on Friday night. ARLINGTON, Texas -- Ohio State coach Ryan Day was joined by ...
Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs onto the field with players before a College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP Share “Fire ...
The No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face off against the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns in a highly-anticipated Cotton Bowl matchup on Friday night. In preparation for this crucial College Football Playoff semifinal,
Cancel anytime. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) and defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) after Friday's victory at the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State running back ...
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington ...
Tressel, of course, was speaking from experience through the lens of what current coach Ryan Day and his family go through on a weekly basis in Columbus. "The next day they're saying you're horrible and you're really not.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are already fighting back against losing defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to a host of blue blood programs, but their staff changes could sprawl deeper. So goes the life of being a national champion.
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