Fueled by donor spending spree, Ryan Day confident Ohio State can finally break through
New York TimesCOLUMBUS, Ohio — At his postgame news conference following Ohio State’s 30-24 loss to Michigan last November, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day looked defeated and despondent. “At Ohio State, you’ve got to beat the Team Up North and win every other game,” Day said. I have a hard time asking people for money.” GO DEEPER Ohio State paying new OC Chip Kelly $2 million That’s Day’s job now. The explanation, as reported by The Athletic’s Manny Navarro, was that “Smith’s NIL rep was making sure whatever Ohio State’s collective had promised Smith during the recruiting process would also be in writing.” Jeremiah Smith 😳 pic.twitter.com/8tG66Yltsn — Ohio State Football April 6, 2024 But besides Smith and rising sophomores Downs and receiver Carnell Tate, Ohio State’s starting lineup will consist almost entirely of fourth- or fifth-year players.