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Ohio State's Ryan Day Faces Comparisons to Urban Meyer's Final Days

Ohio State's Ryan Day Faces Comparisons to Urban Meyer's Final Days
World Sports · 12:25:35 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is drawing scrutiny as the program shows signs reminiscent of the latter stages of Urban Meyer's tenure, according to analysis from SB Nation. The Buckeyes' current trajectory has sparked debate among college football observers about whether Day's era in Columbus is following a similar pattern to his predecessor's conclusion.

Meyer, who led Ohio State to a national championship in 2014, stepped down after the 2018 season amid health concerns and controversy. Day, his handpicked successor, initially maintained the program's elite status but now faces questions about the team's direction and performance standards.

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