Over the past six seasons as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day has built an impressive 66-10 record. Despite his success, including a .868 winning percentage, the team’s recent four-game losing streak to rival Michigan and the absence of a National Championship have put Day under significant pressure. However, Ohio State’s Athletics Director, Ross Bjork, publicly supported Day after a recent Michigan loss. During an appearance on 97.1 The Fan’s “Morning Juice,” Bjork emphasized that Day would continue to lead the Buckeyes into their upcoming season, describing him as a well-connected, innovative coach who recruits at a high level and continuously makes adjustments to improve the program.
Ohio State faces a crucial game against the Tennessee Volunteers as 7.5-point favorites on December 21st, aiming to advance to the College Football Playoff. If they win, they could potentially face Oregon again, whom they narrowly lost to earlier this season with a score of 32-31 in Eugene. Bjork cautioned against an overemphasis on a ‘championship or bust’ mentality, stressing that success depends on maintaining a strong process throughout the season. He believes focusing too much on the end goal could hinder the program’s development.