The Ohio State football coach still has a Michigan problem, but a victory against Notre Dame on Monday night would secure the College Football Playoff title.
He received harassment and threats of physical harm from unhinged fans — also some death threats, his players said — and his wife and children endured weeks of verbal abuse. Even Lou Holtz, the 88-year-old former Notre Dame coach, has continued to be a proverbial thorn in his side.
Ohio State and Notre Dame meet again for college football's ultimate prize. But the Buckeyes have an added motivation to walk away victorious.
Various websites estimate Day's net worth is around $20 million. This comes from a combination of his salary as Ohio State's head coach and varying sponsorships. Day is estimated to receive $5.69 million from brand endorsements per year. Notably, he has deals with Coca-Cola and Kroger.
As far as coaches Marcus Freeman of Notre Dame and Ryan Day of Ohio State are concerned, those dramatic pregame speeches that inspire a football team to victory are the stuff of Hollywood.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Atlanta. The game between Ohio State and Notre Dame will be played on Monday. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
National college football experts have weighed in on the national championship game. Is anyone picking Notre Dame to upset the Buckeyes?
Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet in the College Football Playoff championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day is mad about officiating and the SEC referees for the College Football Playoff title game. He has 728 plays to back him up.
ESPN Cleveland radio host Tony Rizzo wants the Ohio State Buckeyes to show up angry and ready to take the fight to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the National Championship Game. While discussing the major contest,
The day has finally arrived where the last two teams standing will face off for the national championship on college football's biggest stage. The showdown will