Ohio State rewarded Ryan Day with a new contract that makes him the second-highest paid coach in America, but that won't ease the pressure he faces in the ever-evolving college landscape.

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.

Ohio State and coach Ryan Day have agreed to a seven-year contract extension, the school announced Tuesday. The new deal, which is set to run through the 2031 season, bumps Day's salary to around $12.