COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Five Ohio State head coaches, including football coach Ryan Day and basketball coach Chris Holtmann, are expected to receive contract extensions this week pending approval by the Ohio State University Board of Trustees. Ryan Day Day will receive a two-year extension through 2028 and a salary increase from $7.6 million to $9.5 million annually. The deal will put him in a three-way tie for the third-highest paid coach in college football. Only Alabama’s Nick Saban ($9.9 million) and USC’s Lincoln Riley ($10 million) make more money. Michigan State’s Mel Tucker and LSU’s Brian Kelly also make $9.5 million a year. Day was already under contract through 2026 before Wednesday’s announcement. Ohio State’s Gee Scott Jr. gives homeless Columbus man his dream day In his three years as head coach, Day has led the Buckeyes to a 34-4 record, two College Football Playoff appearances, one national championship…
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