BREAKING NEWS: Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day Suspended Indefinitely After Positive Test
In a shocking turn of events, Ohio State University’s head football coach, Ryan Day, has been suspended indefinitely following a positive test result for an undisclosed substance, university officials confirmed just moments ago. The university held a brief press conference late Tuesday afternoon where Athletic Director Gene Smith addressed the media, saying the situation is being taken “very seriously” and that the suspension is “effective immediately.”
Though officials have not confirmed the exact nature of the test result, sources close to the program indicate it may involve a banned substance found during a routine screening. The news has sent shockwaves through the college football world, especially given Ohio State’s high national ranking and Day’s prominent reputation as one of the nation’s top coaches.
Day, who has served as head coach since 2019, has led the Buckeyes to multiple College Football Playoff appearances and maintained a stellar win-loss record. Known for his offensive mind and calm demeanor, Day was preparing the team for a crucial Big Ten matchup this weekend. The sudden announcement throws the program into uncertainty just as the team was building momentum toward a possible championship run.
“This is an unfortunate development,” said Smith. “Our primary concern is the well-being of our student-athletes, the integrity of the program, and due process for Coach Day. We are cooperating fully with the NCAA and conducting our own internal review.”
Assistant Head Coach Brian Hartline is expected to take over interim head coaching duties, though no formal announcement has been made. Players and staff were reportedly informed just minutes before the public announcement, and sources say the locker room was in “complete disbelief.”
Fans and alumni have taken to social media to express a mix of support, confusion, and disappointment. Many are urging patience until more details emerge, while others fear the implications for the remainder of the season. The university has not confirmed whether this will affect Day’s long-term future with the program, only that updates will follow as more information becomes available.
With the eyes of the college football world now firmly fixed on Columbus, Ohio, the coming days could determine not only the fate of Ryan Day but the trajectory of one of the sport’s most storied programs.
