July 13, 2026

Ohio State coach Ryan Day tests positive for COVID-19, will not coach Buckeyes in Week 13 game vs. Illinois

USATSI Ohio State announced Friday that head football coach Ryan Day has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not coach the No. 4 Buckeyes on Saturday when they play at Illinois. Day’s test came as part of “an increased number of positive tests this week,” according to a statement from Ohio State. “Head coach Ryan Day is one of the individuals who has tested positive,” the statement read. “He is in isolation and will not travel to Illinois or coach the team this week. Assistant head coach/defensive line coach Larry Johnson will serve as interim head coach of the Buckeyes on Saturday.” Day’s positive test means two of the four teams currently in the College Football Playoff picture will be without their head coaches on Saturday, as No. 1 Alabama will also be without coach Nick Saban after he tested positive for the coronavirus this week. CBS Sports will update…

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