Ryan Day Leadership Archives

Ohio State Football: 3 Important Differences to Watch in the Buckeye Offense for 2026 Season

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August 27, 2026

Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as its offensive coordinator, and coaches and players are excited about what Smith brings to the table to elevate the Buckeye offense. 51 new players are on Ohio State’s 2026 roster, but the most important addition does not wear a jersey. Arthur Smith takes over for Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes, giving the Scarlet and Gray a former NFL head coach on…

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Buckeye Football: Leadership Could Be Ohio State’s Secret Weapon in 2026

August 24, 2026

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Ohio State’s seven captains, Ryan Day’s culture-first philosophy, and two former NFL head coaches give the Buckeyes a leadership edge entering 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has enough talent to win another national championship. The challenge for Ryan Day is getting 51 newcomers to understand how the Buckeyes expect to play before the schedule forces them to prove it. That’s where Ohio State’s seven captains could become its biggest…

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Road to Saturday: The Wristband That Taught Me How to Watch Ohio State Football

E + R = O Wristband | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin

August 23, 2026

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I have worn the same wristband every day since August 2014. It is black with red letters that read “E + R = O.” Event + Response = Outcome. I was 15 years old when I discovered an equation while watching Ohio State football. I thought I was learning how a team responded to adversity, but I had no idea I was learning how to understand people. What I remember…

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Ohio State Football: Why Ryan Day will be the First to Win Multiple Titles Since Woody Hayes

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May 7, 2026

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Ryan Day is positioned to accomplish a feat no Ohio State football coach has since Woody Hayes: win multiple National Championships. Woody Hayes used to say it plainly. While the legendary Ohio State football coach led the Buckeyes to five national championships, he embedded four words that have outlasted every generation of players, every coaching search, and every era of the sport: You win with people. The reason Ohio State…

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Ryan Day and Ohio State Football’s Culture Blueprint: “It Always Comes Down to People”

April 8, 2026

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Ryan Day is carrying the legacy of Ohio State football’s sustainability because of three things: foundation, people, and culture. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Legendary Ohio State coach and 5-time National Champion, Woody Hayes, preached a foundational message: “You win with people.” Decades later, Ryan Day and the Ohio State football program are still embracing that mantra. “It always comes down to people,” Day told reporters and The Silver Bulletin when asked…

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