Hold on tight, Buckeye Nation—because the ground beneath Ohio Stadium may be rumbling with more than just championship echoes. While Ohio State fans are still basking in the afterglow of the 2024 national title, a bombshell prediction has sent shockwaves rippling through the college football landscape: Could Ryan Day truly be eyeing the NFL after the 2025 season?
That’s not a typo. We’re not talking about transfer portal speculation, quarterback battles, or Michigan Week bulletin board material. We’re talking about the very man who just led Ohio State back to the mountaintop—possibly preparing to walk away.
Before you grab the torches and pitchforks, take a breath. This isn’t a report. It’s a prediction—a calculated forecast that’s stirring up curiosity and controversy alike.
The Source of the Storm: A Bold Prediction from TWSN
The spark was lit by Marissa Myers of TWSN, who boldly claimed that 2025 will be Ryan Day’s final season in Columbus. Her reasoning? A confluence of evolving dynamics within the Buckeyes program, Day’s long-standing flirtations with NFL franchises, and the ever-lurking allure of Sunday football.
“Ohio State is going to be undergoing numerous changes this season,” Myers writes, “enough so to where Ryan Day could move on and have the 2025 season be his last… If he gets the right opportunity now after already achieving a championship at the college level, he may look to finally take the offer.”
It’s a theory that has raised eyebrows and sparked fire across fan forums and message boards from Columbus to Canton. And yet… it’s not entirely without merit.
The NFL Dream: An Offer He Can’t Refuse?
Let’s be real—every elite college coach has at some point heard the siren call of the NFL. The prestige. The paychecks. The power. But few have the résumé, reputation, and readiness that Ryan Day now possesses.
After guiding Ohio State to the 2024 national championship, Day’s stock has never been higher. He’s proven he can recruit with the best, develop pros, and out-scheme juggernauts. He’s a quarterback whisperer with NFL DNA (remember, he coached with Chip Kelly in the league), and now he owns the one thing his critics said he lacked: a ring.
So, if the right NFL team—say, the Chargers, Buccaneers, or even a historic franchise desperate for innovation—comes knocking with a blank check and full control?
Can you really blame him for listening?
Unfinished Business… or Mission Accomplished?
Still, let’s not forget: Ryan Day’s Ohio State legacy isn’t neatly sealed in a trophy case just yet. As much as the 2024 national title silenced doubters, there remains one enormous scarlet-and-blue elephant in the room: Michigan.
Since taking over in 2019, Day’s record against the Wolverines is… turbulent. Before finally conquering The Game en route to the title, he suffered three straight soul-crushing losses to Jim Harbaugh—each more excruciating than the last.
Yes, he climbed Everest in 2024. But has he truly buried the ghosts of Ann Arbor? Does walking away after just one Michigan win (even with a natty in hand) feel… unfinished?
Or, perhaps more provocatively: Does he even need to beat Michigan again? Has Day already completed his arc, slayed the dragon, and positioned himself as the most attractive coaching commodity outside the NFL?
Could a Changing Landscape Nudge Him Out?
There’s another layer to this story—one that Myers smartly highlights: Ohio State’s rapidly evolving roster and internal structure.
With high-profile departures like Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, and Quinshon Judkins heading to the NFL, and a new wave of young stars like Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin set to carry the torch, Ohio State may be approaching a natural inflection point.
Combine that with the increasing chaos of NIL deals, transfer portal volatility, and administrative politics within major programs, and suddenly the polished, orderly world of the NFL starts to look… cleaner.
For a cerebral coach like Day—someone who thrives on preparation, structure, and elite execution—the wild west of modern college football may be losing its luster.
The Verdict: Pipe Dream or Imminent Departure?
So, is Ryan Day truly bound for the NFL after 2025?
Let’s call it what it is: a tantalizing possibility. A storm cloud on the horizon. A narrative that, while speculative, holds enough logic to keep Ohio State fans sweating through their scarlet polos.
For now, it remains a prediction. But should the Buckeyes repeat as national champions—or even come close—you can bet every struggling NFL franchise will have Day’s name scrawled across their short list in bold ink.
And if they offer him not just a job, but a kingdom?
Well, Columbus might want to start preparing for a farewell tour.
One thing’s for certain: If 2025 truly is Ryan Day’s last dance in the Horseshoe, he won’t go quietly. Expect fireworks, dominance, and maybe—just maybe—a curtain call worthy of a legend.
Stay tuned, Buckeye Nation. The next chapter in Ryan Day’s story might be bigger, bolder, and far more dramatic than anyone ever imagined.
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