June 8, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes: Day talks contract extension for first time

Day’s teams are 34-4 overall in three seasons, including 23-1 against Big Ten foes, with two Big Ten titles and two CFP appearances. The Buckeyes were 11-2 last season and won the Rose Bowl, but they saw their eight-game winning streak over Michigan snapped. They also failed to win the Big Ten for the first time since 2016. Late last year, a report from CBS Sports identified Day as a candidate to be the new coach of the Chicago Bears, where former Day protege Justin Fields is the quarterback. He said there was “nothing to it” when that report was published, but Day’s two years as an NFL assistant and success developing quarterbacks and the passing game at Ohio State has made him a frequent subject of speculation he could jump to the pros at some point. Additionally, some believe more college coaches will be tempted to retire or go…

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