A new analysis suggests that the current trajectory of the Ohio State football program under head coach Ryan Day bears concerning similarities to the latter stages of Urban Meyer's tenure in Columbus.
The comparison comes as the Buckeyes prepare for a matchup against USC at the Los Angeles Coliseum on October 31, 2026, with Day's sideline demeanor and team performance drawing scrutiny.
Gene Ross of SB Nation highlighted the parallels in a November 5, 2026 column, noting that the program's direction has sparked debate among observers.
