After leading Ohio State to the national title, Buckeyes' coach Ryan Day has agreed to a new contract that is set to make him the country's second-highest paid head coach.

Day, who earned just over $10 million in 2024, was under fire by fans and media after the Buckeyes lost to rival Michigan for a fourth straight year. Ohio State received an at-large spot in the 12-team College Football Playoff and posted impressive wins over Tennessee, Oregon, Texas and Notre Dame for its first national title since 2014.

Ohio State agreed to a seven-year contract with Day on Thursday, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported. This will keep Day with the Buckeyes through the 2031 season, which is three years lo