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.

Ryan Day's new Ohio State contract will make him college football's second-highest-paid coach behind Kirby Smart.

Ryan Day is due $12.5 million each year as Ohio State's football coach after a new agreement was reached this week. Here's a breakdown of his salary.