Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/03/1979 |
| Age | 47 years |
| Birthplace | Manchester, New Hampshire, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Ryan Day
28/10/2026
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin, a 2025 Heisman Trophy finalist, was injured during the win at Indiana and is expected to be out indefinitely. Head coach Ryan Day has not yet named a replacement, with Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair competing to start against USC on October 31.
20/01/2025
Ohio State won the 2025 College Football Playoff national championship. Day led the Buckeyes through a run of four playoff wins in 31 days after a difficult late-season stretch had fans calling for his removal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ryan Patrick Day |
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| Summary | Head football coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes since 2019 and a former quarterback at the University of New Hampshire. |
| Head Coaching Start | Acting head coach for the first three games of the 2018 season, then named full-time head coach in December 2018 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University of New Hampshire | Bachelor's degree in business administration (class of 2002) |
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| Boston College | Master's degree in administrative studies |
Personal Life
| Notable Highlights | Named Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2019, the first Ohio State coach in 40 years to receive the honor |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Christina (known as Nina) |
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Family
| Spouse | Christina (Nina) Day |
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Career
| Playing Career | Quarterback at the University of New Hampshire, 1998 to 2001 |
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| Early Coaching | Tight ends coach at New Hampshire beginning in 2002; graduate assistant at Florida under Urban Meyer |
| Temple and Boston College | Coaching roles at Temple and Boston College |
| NFL | Quarterbacks coach for the Philadelphia Eagles (2015) and San Francisco 49ers (2016) |
| Ohio State | Joined Ohio State staff in 2017 as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach; offensive coordinator in 2018; head coach since 2019 |
| Record as Head Coach | 82-12 through the 2025 season, per the Ohio State athletics site |
| Contract | Agreed in principle to a seven-year extension keeping him as head coach through the 2031 season, valued at $12.5 million in total annual compensation |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was Gatorade Player of the Year in New Hampshire for his senior season at Manchester Central High School | |
| 2. Played quarterback under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly at New Hampshire | |
| 3. Has coached 18 first-team All-Americans and five Heisman Trophy finalists at Ohio State | |
| 4. Ohio State's football program reached the College Football Playoff in five seasons under his leadership |
