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Pat McAfee jokes with Ryan Day about Ohio State's preseason ranking

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Pat McAfee jokes with Ryan Day about Ohio State's preseason ranking
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On August 17, Pat McAfee called Ohio State head coach Ryan Day to humorously congratulate him on the Buckeyes' preseason No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press poll. McAfee emphasized this ranking during a segment on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' noting that it had been eight years since Ohio State last held the top spot. Day responded sarcastically, expressing disinterest in the ranking. Ohio State garnered significant first-place votes in both the Coaches Poll and AP Poll, underscoring their prominence heading into the season. The dramatic lighthearted exchange highlighted the pressures of preseason expectations for college football teams.

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  • •Ohio State is No. 1 in the preseason AP and Coaches Poll.
  • •Pat McAfee's call to Day included jokes about the ranking.
  • •Day had previously expressed his disdain for preseason rankings.
  • •The Buckeyes received significant first-place votes, with 40 in the AP Poll.
  • •This is Ohio State's first preseason top ranking since 2015.
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Pat McAfee jokingly called Ohio State coach Ryan Day to congratulate him on the Buckeyes' preseason No. 1 rankings.

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