Ohio State football coach Ryan Day quickly went into offseason mode after a Jan. 20 win against Notre Dame. He lost defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State, offensive coordinator Chip Kelly to the Raiders and offensive line coach Justin Frye to the Cardinals.

Ohio State University's Board of Trustees approved a new contract for Day on Wednesday at its quarterly public board meeting, extending his contract through Jan. 31, 2032. The extension makes Day the second-highest paid coach in major college football, as previously reported by The Dispatch.

Day will earn $12.5 million in annual compensation, making him college football’s second-highest-paid coach behind Georgia’s Kirby Smart. According to the USA TODAY database, Smart makes almost $13.3 million per year. More: Where Ohio State's Ryan Day ranks among highest-paid college football coaches in 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is making a series of veteran hires for his staff, specifically centered around the offensive line. The Buckeyes are expected to hire Marcus Johnson and Charlie Dickey as senior analysts, according to multiple reports.

The Ohio State Buckeyes announce a host of staff changes, including the hiring of former Penn State assistant Tyler Bowen and a promotion for former Penn State quarterback Billy Fessler.

Ohio State football has found its new defensive coordinator to replace Jim Knowles after his departure to Penn State.

The Ohio State football team has found their new defensive coordinator as Ryan Day is hiring Matt Patricia to replace Jim Knowles. Knowles left for Penn State after the Buckeyes won the national championship. Now, the Buckeyes are bringing in a DC with a lot of NFL experience, having won three Super Bowls in his career.

Ohio State football won the CFP national championship for the 2024, and Ryan Day spoke on the moment he knew this team could go all the way.