Day served as Ohio State’s interim head coach during Urban Meyer’s three-game suspension. Ohio State is reportedly discussing a plan with offensive coordinator Ryan Day to make him a “coach-in-waiting,” according to The Athletic’s Ari Wasserman. Senior university officials have begun talks about a possible arrangement with Day that would make him head coach Urban Meyer’s eventual successor, reports Wasserman. Day served as interim head coach during Meyer’s three-game suspension for mishandling domestic violence allegations against former assistant coach Zach Smith. During Meyer’s absence, Day, who had no previous head-coaching experience, led the Buckeyes to a 3–0 record to start the season. Ohio State chose Day as its interim coach because it wanted him to receive head-coaching experience that other coaches on the staff already have, reports Wasserman. Before the start of the season, Ohio State signed Day to a three-year deal worth over $1 million. Last winter, Day turned…
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