Cover 3 College Football Cover 3 Convos: Ryan Day On Jeremiah Smith, The OSU QB Competition & Replacing Leaders I Big Ten Media Days Interview
Jul 26, 2025
Ryan Day, head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, shares insights from Big Ten Media Days. He reflects on the emotional journey after winning a national championship and the team's legacy goals for 2025. Day discusses the evolving leadership dynamics within college football, emphasizing the mentoring of younger players. He highlights an intense quarterback competition leading up to the season opener and explores the dual nature of coaching as a CEO role, focusing on strategic adjustments and maintaining team continuity for improved performance.
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Fulfillment Beyond Championships
- Winning a national championship doesn't bring prolonged personal fulfillment; the real reward is helping people reach their goals.
- Achievements provide opportunities to continue coaching and developing players' talents.
Winning Is in Team DNA
- Ohio State players are inherently motivated to win because winning is the program's expectation.
- Veterans want to leave their own legacy, driving team motivation beyond past achievements.
College Football's Off-Field Evolution
- College football is evolving off the field more rapidly than on the field.
- Managing rosters and adapting to playoff demands now resemble NFL strategies with salary cap considerations.