The buzz around Ryan Day’s job security at Ohio State just keeps growing, and it comes with a massive $75 million price tag. That is the reported buyout on Day’s contract, according to Fox Sports, a number that looms large after the No. 12 Buckeyes dropped their second straight game, falling 41-28 to No. 23 Oregon on Saturday.
The Oregon Collapse: 38 Unanswered Points
It was a wild one at Ohio Stadium, and not in a good way for the Buckeyes. They jumped out to a sweet 14-0 lead in the first quarter against Oregon. But then, disaster struck. The Ducks went on an absolutely crushing 38-0 run, turning that early lead into a blowout. Oregon’s offense looked unstoppable, racking up 395 total yards and not committing a single turnover all game. Ohio State’s starting quarterback Julian Sayin missed the game with a right arm injury, and Luke Fahey stepped in, completing 36 of 50 passes for 360 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Even with Oregon missing their own first-string passer Dante Moore, the Buckeyes just couldn’t seal the deal. You could even see the frustration boiling over, with standout receiver Jeremiah Smith visibly upset in the third quarter.
Two Straight Losses, Plunging Odds, and the Massive Buyout
This weekend’s defeat wasn’t a standalone incident. It was the second consecutive loss for Ohio State, coming right after they fell to USC on October 31. This latest slide drops the Buckeyes’ overall record to 6-3 for the season and a 4-2 record in the Big Ten. Day signed a seven-year deal back in February 2025 that was supposed to keep him in Columbus through the 2031 season. But now, with a $75 million buyout on the table, you have to wonder what is next for this program. Their national championship odds have plummeted to +7500, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. That’s a brutal drop for a team that started the year with such high expectations.
Ohio State desperately needs to right the ship. They will try to get back on track against Northwestern on November 14. Every game feels like it has so much riding on it now, especially with that $75 million cloud hanging over the coaching staff. Can they turn it around, or will the whispers get even louder?
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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