July 8, 2026

Ryan Day can't coach because of coronavirus protocols if Ohio State Buckeyes play Saturday

9:37 AM ET Ohio State coach Ryan Day, one of several people within the Buckeyes program who tested positive for COVID-19 last week, won’t be out of isolation in time to coach in Saturday’s game at Michigan State if the Buckeyes are able to play, a school spokesman confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday. Monday is the earliest Day, 41, can return if he meets the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, according to the school. Associate head coach and defensive line coach Larry Johnson will handle the coaching responsibilities on game day, but Ohio State’s status remains uncertain. On Friday, Ohio State announced its decision to cancel its game at Illinois and pause all team activities indefinitely after the program exceeded 7.5% in its population positivity rate, defined by the Big Ten as the number of positive individuals divided by the total population at risk. On Monday, any players…

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