Ryan Day
Mentioned in 14 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows
Head coach of Ohio State University's football program who is consistently ranked among the nation's top coaches across multiple rankings and analytics. Known for maintaining competitive rosters and top-7 College Football Playoff finishes despite coordinator turnover and roster management challenges. Frequently discussed on college football podcasts in the context of coaching rankings, Big Ten competition, and Ohio State's recruiting and performance expectations.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Apr 16, 2026
David Pollack joins Josh Pate - Pate State Speaker Series
“Referenced as discussing need to reach clarity on college football direction rather than remaining in transitional uncertainty”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 13, 2026
Game 7 of The Masters
“Questioned about alleged nipple piercing on podcast, denied having one despite visual appearance”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Apr 13, 2026
CFB & The Masters Lessons Learned + Spring Game Reactions
“Referenced as comparison point for year-five expectations and playoff contention standards”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Apr 10, 2026
CFP Odds Reaction + Bama Behind The Scenes & Ryan Day Draft Idea
“Proposed college football draft system on Kevin Clark's show; discussed as face of structural reform debate”
Andy & Ari On3 · Apr 8, 2026
FOREVER A BUCKEYE: Why Jeremiah Smith TURNED DOWN $10M to stay with Ohio State | Ty Simpson's STOCK in the NFL Draft | Michael Malone introduced at UNC
“Discussed proposing college football draft model; interviewed by Kevin Clark on ESPN podcast”
Andy & Ari On3 · Mar 2, 2026
The TOP 10 JUICIEST matchups of the 2026 college football season
“Ohio State head coach facing Texas rematch with experienced Julian Sane and improved defense”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 Hour 4 Anthony Richardson
“Ohio State football head coach identified as second-best current coach; consistently wins and contends despite spending pressures”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 25, 2026
Pate State Extra: Rankings Debates & Shocking Results
“Ohio State head coach ranked number one in Pate's coaching power rankings with comparable output to Kirby Smart”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 23, 2026
President Trump Joins Show + Top 10 Head Coach Rankings
“Ohio State head coach ranked #1; maintained top-7 CFP finishes throughout tenure despite coordinator turnover”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 16, 2026
CFB Program Rankings + CFP Expansion & Schedule Debate
“Ohio State head coach cited as one of the best in the country; elevated to #2 in hypothetical head coaching draft”
Unnecessary Roughness · Feb 12, 2026
BRANDON WALKER AND KAYCE SMITH DELIVER A THROWBACK EPISODE
“Ohio State head coach; ranked #3 in coaching rankings; discussed as likely to decline in 2026”
Unnecessary Roughness · Feb 3, 2026
THE OFFSEASON IS HERE, MIKE KATIC TALKS NEW ERA OF COLLEGE FOOTBALL, & IS ALABAMA A TOP 5 SEC JOB?
“Ohio State head coach whose rosters underperformed championship expectations despite talent”
The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Top 5 Games that will decide the Big Ten, Schedule Lottery Winners & Losers + Dabo vs Tampering
“Ohio State head coach facing toughest Big Ten schedule; hired Arthur Smith as offensive coordinator”
The Triple Option · Jan 28, 2026
Transfer Portal Tampering, CFP Format Remains, Prime Time Fines, & 2026 Heisman Picks
“Ohio State head coach who hired Arthur Smith; discussed potential terminology conflicts with new offensive coordinator”