Analysis: Ohio State was far from perfect in its College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas, which made the victory even more rewarding.

This has been a season unlike any other for Ryan Day emotionally. Less than two months ago, loud and influential media voices were calling for the firing of the nation’s winningest active coach in the wake of Ohio State’s fourth straight loss to Michigan.

About the only thing that feels normal about it are the teams playing for the title: Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs onto the field with players before a College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. Julio Cortez/AP Share “Fire ...

ARLINGTON — So are we to believe the Texas Longhorns ... During Thursday’s coaches availability at Jerry World with Sark and Ohio State's Ryan Day, I asked the Texas coach if his Horns were embracing the underdog role, especially with the game being ...

Although Ohio State has been unbeaten in the College Football Playoff thus far, is it enough to save Ryan Day's fate in Columbus?

Cancel anytime. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, celebrates with quarterback Will Howard (18) and defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) after Friday's victory at the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal in Arlington, Texas. Ohio State running back ...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game against Texas, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington ...

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Ryan Day's wife is his former tee-ball teammate and lifelong friend Nina Day from his time growing up in New Hampshire.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are national champions for the ninth time after a 34-23 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night. While head coach