Ohio State's Ryan Day faces questions about big game performance heading into 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Ryan Day, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, faces renewed scrutiny regarding his performance in crucial games as the 2026 season approaches. Despite leading the team to a national championship in 2024, earlier losses to Michigan, Oregon, Indiana, and Miami have rekindled doubts about his ability to win the big games. With a challenging schedule ahead, the Buckeyes will have multiple opportunities to address these concerns. The upcoming rivalry game against Michigan looms large in this context.
- •Ryan Day has an 82-12 record in seven seasons with Ohio State.
- •The Buckeyes won the national championship in 2024.
- •Recent losses include defeats to Indiana and Miami in postseason play.
- •Ohio State faces a tough schedule in the upcoming season.
- •The rivalry game against Michigan will be a key test for Day.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Burning Questions: Despite national title, does Ryan Day have a ‘big game’ hurdle to clear?
"We all thought this question was answered in January of 2025. It’s a question again going into 2026.
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