June 9, 2026

Ryan Day says Ohio State football's focus is on Rose Bowl and recruiting, not possible coaching staff changes

In the aftermath of Ohio State’s loss to Oregon in early September, a defeat in which the Buckeyes were pushed around at the line of scrimmage, Ryan Day wasted little time in reshuffling roles on his coaching staff.   Two games into the season, Day stripped defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs of play-calling responsibilities, handing those duties over to secondary coach Matt Barnes. But any similar moves, or a larger staff shakeup, don’t appear to be on the immediate horizon following another upset loss.   Speaking with reporters a little more than a week after the Buckeyes were beaten by Michigan, Day deflected a series of questions about potential staff changes, maintaining that their attention remains fixed on the early signing period beginning later this month and a trip to the Rose Bowl to face Utah on Jan. 1. The team begins bowl practices on Friday. “As we head into this bowl…

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