Ohio State football is promoting assistant Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Bailey will continue to coach tight ends. He’ll also work closely with recently-promoted offensive coordinator Brian Hartline and newly-hired offensive line coach/run-game coordinator Tyler Bowen.

What many Ohio State fans may not realize is that before winning his first national championship in 1954, Woody Hayes faced similar criticism. After a 4-3-2 record in 1951 and back-to-back 6-3 seasons in 1952 and 1953, he endured significant pressure from OSU fans who doubted him.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has inked an agreement with coach Ryan Day, extending him through the 2031 season with an annual compensation of $12.5 million. He will become the nation’s second-highest paid head coach, pending an approval of the deal by OSU’s board of trustees.

Day succeeded Urban Meyer as coach in 2019 and has a 70-10 record. His .875 winning percentage is the highest among active coaches. He is one of only three active coaches – Smart and Clemson’s Dabo Swinney are the others – to have won national championships.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day gave updates on his coaching vacancies, including the expected promotion of Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now the second-highest paid coach in college football behind Georgia's Kirby Smart after paying off his first national championship with a new contract. Day's new seven-year deal,

Ohio State and football coach Ryan Day are in agreement on a seven-year contract through the 2031 season. The deal is valued at $12.5 million per year.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day, who led the Buckeyes to the national championship just over two weeks ago, has agreed in principle to a seven-year contract valued at $12.5 million a year, the school announced Thursday.