In 2019, the Ohio State Buckeyes hired Ryan Day as their college football coach. He became Ohio State University's 24th head football coach. His football career began at Manchester Central High School in Manchester, New Hampshire, where he excelled as a quarterback and defensive back. In his senior year, he was named the state's Gatorade Player of the Year. At the University of New Hampshire, he continued playing football and set a number of career records, including touchdowns and completion percentage.
After switching to coaching, Day worked as an offensive coordinator at Boston College and Temple in a variety of capacities. He made his NFL debut as the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterbacks coach before joining Chip Kelly with the San Francisco 49ers.
| Name | Ryan Day |
| Net Worth | Estimated $20 million |
| Age | 46 years old (born March 12, 1979) |
| Residence | Manchester, New Hampshire |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Christina Ourania Spirou |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Football |
| Salary | Approximately $10 million per year |
| Endorsements | Coca Cola, Kroger |
| Philanthropy | The Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness |
Ryan Day’s Net Worth
Ryan Day's net worth is estimated to be around $20 million, as of August 2025, as per Celebrity Net Worth.
Ryan Day’s Salary
Ryan Day made $4.5 million in his first season as Ohio State's head coach, as per Celebrity Net Worth. His pay was increased to $9.5 million in 2022 following a contract extension. With Kroger's $750,000 yearly sponsorship fee, his earnings surpass $10.2 million.
Ryan Day Endorsements
Day makes $750,000 with the Kroger deal, thanks to a sponsorship agreement, and he earns $1.25 million from his apparel contract with Ohio State. However, how much he earns from the Coca-Cola deal is not known.
Ryan Day Charity Work
To increase their support for children's mental health, the Days founded the Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children's Hospital in 2019. He and his spouse, Christina, have donated $1 million to Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine's Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness.
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FAQs on Ryan Day
A. Yes, Ryan Day is married to his wife Christina Spirou whom he met in childhood and has also played on the same tee-ball team.
A. Ryan Day joined the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 2017 as a co-Offensive Coordinator (co-OC) and Quarterbacks (QB) coach.
A. Ryan Day was born on March 12, 1979, in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States.
A. Ryan Day has three children together with his wife, Ryan Jr., Grace, and Ourania or “Nia”.
Q. Ryan Day played as both quarterback and linebacker.
