Ryan Day says Ohio State will use offensive tempo as a weapon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day announced on his radio show that the football team intends to utilize increased offensive tempo during the 2026 season. Operating under new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the Buckeyes are moving away from the slower pace employed in previous years. Day also cited improved depth on the offensive line, noting it is the most substantial since his arrival at the program. The team prepares for its season opener against Ball State, a game where the new offensive approach will receive its first test. Meanwhile, in other athletic department updates, Jared Sullinger has rejoined the basketball staff as director of player development. Soccer programs also saw recent success, with the No. 8 women's team defeating Princeton 4-0 and the No. 4 men's team securing a 5-0 victory over NKU.
- •Ryan Day identified offensive tempo as a key strategic tool for the upcoming season.
- •Arthur Smith will serve as the team's offensive coordinator and coach from the sidelines.
- •The Buckeyes report their deepest offensive line unit during the tenure of Ryan Day.
- •Ohio State faces Ball State in the season-opening game at Ohio Stadium.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Day teases offense’s tempo will be a ‘weapon’ for Buckeyes
"After a handful of years in which Ohio State moved at glacially slow paces on offense, Ryan Day is now teasing that tempo will be a weapon under Arthur Smith.
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