Ryan Day adjusts Senior Day format for Ohio State football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 8:24 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Ohio State football will celebrate Senior Day before the season opener against Ball State on September 5. This change replaces the traditional observance during the final home game, which was historically held before the Michigan game. The ceremony will also honor former coach Jim Tressel, who will be inducted into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor. The modification aims to reduce distractions leading up to the rivalry match with Michigan, following Day's previous changes to team traditions. This alteration is part of a series of adjustments made by Ryan Day since taking over as head coach.
- •Senior Day festivities moved to September 5 before Ball State game.
- •Tradition of honoring seniors has been altered from final home game.
- •Jim Tressel will be inducted into the Ring of Honor during the ceremony.
- •Change is part of Ryan Day's adjustments to team traditions.
- •The modification aims to reduce distractions before facing Michigan.
- 8:24 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Day changes up tradition for Ohio State seniors
"The Ohio State football team will move Senior Day festivities from final home game of the season.
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