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 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.

Ryan Day and Ohio State have agreed to a new contract, per the school. It's a seven-year contract that will keep Day as coach of the Buckeyes through the 2031 football season It will add three years onto his current agreement and will be valued at $12.