Ohio State Buckeye head coach Ryan Day watches his team in the 2nd half during the spring game at Ohio Stadium on April 12, 2025. Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ohio State Buckeyes' Ryan Day Receives Head-Turning Big Ten Ranking

Originally posted on Ohio State Buckeyes on SI
By Ben Cooper | Last updated May 6, 2025 7:30 PM ET

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day ranks first among Big Ten head coaches according to USA TODAY.

This is no surprise as Day led the Buckeyes to a National Championship in 2025. In his six seasons with Ohio State, Day has a record of 70-10 and a 46-5 record in the Big Ten.

The biggest gripe on Day's tenure as the Buckeyes' coach is a 1-4 record against Michigan. While Day has struggled against the Wolverines, he has a proven track record elsewhere.

Day and Ohio State will look to break the four-game losing streak against Michigan in 2025.

The Buckeyes have not only had success in winning games under Day, but have also produced a ton of NFL talent. Ohio State had 14 players drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, which was the most of any program.

Day's impact in developing players and coaching at a high level earns him the rank of the best head coach in the Big Ten.

Day and the Buckeyes will focus on repeating as National Champions in the 2025-26 season.

This article first appeared on Ohio State Buckeyes on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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