Ohio State head coach Ryan Day walks the sideline against Penn State during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. Ohio State defeated Penn State 38-25. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) Barry Reeger/Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State football coach Ryan Day has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach in Saturday’s game at Illinois, according to multiple sources. Ohio State still plans to play Saturday and will fly out Saturday morning if the number of positive tests within the program does not grow. Associate head coach/defensive line coach Larry Johnson will serve as interim coach in Day’s place. Reports first surfaced Wednesday night that the Buckeyes were dealing with an unknown number of positive coronavirus tests within the program. Ohio State had previously declined comment on those reports. A source told cleveland.com Thursday that the tests and contact tracing affected players, coaches…
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