Ryan Day has been the head coach for the Ohio State Buckeyes since December 2019. He was a linebacker for the New Hampshire Wildcats from 1998-2001. Day began his coaching journey as an offensive coordinator for Boston College and Temple University. He was the quarterback coach for the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL. Day became part of the Ohio State coaching team as a quarterbacks coach and then shifted to the co-offensive coordinator in 2017 under Urban Meyer. Day took over as the head coach after Meyer's retirement in 2018. Day became one of the top coaches in the country, as he won two Big Ten Championships in 2019 and 2020 and three Big Ten East Division Championships in 2019, 2020, and 2021. He also won the 2019 Big Ten Coach of the Year.
Ryan Day has finished the 2023 season with an 11-2 record. His team was ranked in the top 3 thrice in the nation for scoring the most number of touchdowns and was in the Top 10 four times for registering total offenses. He won the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl in 2021 and 2020. Six of his players were selected for the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year list, and six were nominated for the Heisman Trophy. Day had a 46-5 record in the Big Ten conference, as of the 2024 season. In 2024, Ohio State ended the football season with a record of 11–2 and a conference record of 7–2.
Ryan Day's family origin
Ryan Day's family is originally from Manchester, New Hampshire. He was born on March 12, 1979, and is 46 years old as of July 2025.
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Who are Ryan Day's parents?
Ryan Day was raised by his mother, Liza Day. According to The Athletic, his father is the late Raymond Day, who committed suicide when Ryan was only nine years old.
Who are Ryan Day's siblings?
Ryan Day has two siblings, Chris Day and Tim Day.
Who is Ryan Day's wife?
Ryan Day's wife is Christina Spirou Day. They have known each other since childhood, growing up in Manchester, New Hampshire, and played on the same tee-ball team. Christina attended the University of New Hampshire, where she graduated with a degree in Communication. The couple married in June 2005.
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Who are Ryan Day's kids?
Ryan Day has three children: Ryan Jr., Grace, and Nia, as per the Ohio State Buckeyes' official website.
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