COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football coach Ryan Day is making a series of veteran hires for his staff, specifically centered around the offensive line. The Buckeyes are expected to hire Marcus Johnson and Charlie Dickey as senior analysts, according to multiple reports.

Ohio State University's Board of Trustees approved a new contract for Day on Wednesday at its quarterly public board meeting, extending his contract through Jan. 31, 2032. The extension makes Day the second-highest paid coach in major college football, as previously reported by The Dispatch.

Ohio State football is changing its spring game to a showcase. Here's what coach Ryan Day said about the changes.

The Board of Trustees honored Ohio State’s football, dance and spirit programs for their national championships and formally approved Ryan Day’s new contract Wednesday.

The Ohio State Buckeyes won their ninth national championship earlier this year after a dominant run through the College Football Playoff was capped off by an impressive 34-23 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

The Ohio State football team has found their new defensive coordinator as Ryan Day is hiring Matt Patricia to replace Jim Knowles. Knowles left for Penn State after the Buckeyes won the national championship. Now, the Buckeyes are bringing in a DC with a lot of NFL experience, having won three Super Bowls in his career.

In an appearance on Urban Meyer's podcast, Ryan Day said he knew Ohio State would win the national championship after Jack Sawyer's scoop-and-score in the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day discussed the Buckeyes' national championship run with Urban Meyer, his former boss

Ryan Day has a lot to thank Urban Meyer for after years of success at Ohio. State, but one conversation stood out.