From the Sidelines to Something Bigger Than Football
Ryan Day is no stranger to the pressure of headlines. As head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, every decision he makes—whether a play call on third down or a recruiting strategy in the offseason—faces constant scrutiny. But this time, the spotlight wasn’t about championships, rankings, or rivalries.
Instead, it was about something much larger: choosing to open his home and his heart to a child who had already endured more loss than most people face in a lifetime.