Ryan Day made a gutsy decision with his defensive coordinator hire and it might be the greatest hire of his career.

Ohio State emerged with a 34-16 win over Illinois, but the victory came with a scare as their star wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith, briefly left the field after a dangerous hit in th

Under Day’s leadership, Ohio State has certainly lived up to that standard so far. The Buckeyes are 5-0 on the season and hold the top spot in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll. Since Day took over as head coach, they’ve compiled an impressive 75-10 record.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss Ohio State’s upcoming game against Illinois. The trio focuses on Ryan Day’s mindset, the team’s motivation, and the importance of player development.

Bill Belichick's much-hyped transition from NFL legend to North Carolina coach is a prime example. Despite a five-year contract worth $50 million, the Tar Heels have yet to win against a Power Four opponent, leaving fans and administrators questioning whether even the greatest coaching mind in football can succeed in the college game.

Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are two of the most talented wide receivers in the country. And being together will only make them better.

Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from ⁠Ohio State⁠ press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.

Ryan Day revealed the “secret sauce” to avoiding upsets, after he was asked following a 42-3 win over Minnesota at home Saturday. Don’t get it twisted, the Buckeyes have lost under Day before and have lost when they should’ve won on paper.