Ryan Day named to Dodd Trophy preseason watch list for 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been included in the 2026 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list. The award, presented by Peach Bowl, Inc., honors college football’s best coach and emphasizes the values of scholarship, leadership, and integrity. Day’s candidacy comes as he aims to lead Ohio State through the upcoming season. The Dodd Trophy will be awarded during halftime of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on January 1, 2027.
- •Ryan Day was named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list.
- •The Dodd Trophy celebrates success alongside leadership and integrity.
- •Awarded by Peach Bowl, Inc., it includes 20 coaches on the list.
- •Previous winners include Jim Tressel, who won in 2002.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day makes notable preseason watch list
"As expected, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was named to the 2026 Dodd Trophy watch list for the college football coach of the year.
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