# **Ryan Day Cashes In: Ohio State’s National Championship Payday**
Ryan Day just cashed in *big time*. And let’s be honest—he *earned* every single penny.
Fresh off leading Ohio State to a **spectacular** national championship, the Buckeyes head coach signed a **monster** contract extension that will keep him in Columbus through 2031. The deal? A jaw-dropping **$12.5 million per year**, including a base salary of $2 million annually. That makes Day the **second-highest paid coach** in college football, trailing only Georgia’s Kirby Smart.
Yeah, it’s good to be Ryan Day right now.
### **A Legendary Championship Run**
So, how did Day go from being on the hot seat to securing **one of the biggest bags in college football history**? By coaching one of the most dominant title runs we’ve ever seen.
The Buckeyes *didn’t just win*—they bulldozed their way through the College Football Playoff, knocking off **four top-10 teams in just 31 days** (seriously, that’s unheard of). And when it mattered most, Ohio State delivered under the bright lights, **beating Notre Dame 34-23 in Atlanta** to capture the program’s **ninth national championship**—and first since 2014.
Talk about answering the critics in style.
### **From Doubts to Dominance**
Here’s the crazy part: **two months ago, a chunk of Buckeye Nation wanted Day gone**.
Yeah, you read that right.
After a **crushing loss to Michigan**, the third straight defeat to the Wolverines, there were *rumblings* that Ohio State might need a change at the top. Some impatient fans were calling for his job, questioning whether Day had what it took to win the big game.
Turns out, Day was just getting warmed up.
Instead of crumbling under the pressure, he **orchestrated one of the greatest postseason runs in college football history** and brought a long-awaited championship back to Columbus. And with that, the conversation completely flipped.
Now, instead of **”Should we fire Ryan Day?”**, the only question Ohio State fans are asking is:
*”How many more trophies can he bring home?”*
### **Elite Company**
Here’s a stat that’ll make your jaw drop:
Ryan Day’s **career record at Ohio State?** *70-10.*
Yeah, that’s an **.875 winning percentage**—not just the best among active head coaches, but third *all-time*. That’s **better than Urban Meyer. Better than Nick Saban’s first six seasons at Alabama.**
That’s *iconic*.
And Ohio State’s athletic director, Ross Bjork, couldn’t stop singing Day’s praises:
> *”Ryan has not only kept Buckeye football as the preeminent program, but he also guides young men into leaders, instilling values that extend far beyond the game.”*
Translation? He’s not just an elite coach—he’s a program-builder, a culture-setter, and *the guy* Ohio State trusts to lead them into the future.
### **The Buckeyes Are Here to Stay**
With this historic extension, Ohio State is sending a loud and clear message:
**Ryan Day is *their guy***.
And why wouldn’t he be? In an era where college football revolves around winning championships and competing at the highest level, Day has **cemented Ohio State’s status as a powerhouse**.
Now, with a massive payday and a national title under his belt, the pressure shifts to **what comes next**.
Can Day turn Ohio State into a dynasty? Will the Buckeyes go on another championship run in 2025? One thing’s for sure—**Ryan Day isn’t going anywhere anytime soon**.
And for Ohio State fans dreaming of more national titles?
That’s the best news *ever.* 
