What a heck of a season for Ryan Day! A rollercoaster ride marked by his resilience to keep the boat steady. But have you ever wondered about the lifestyle of this strong leader who led Ohio State to their first championship appearance since 2020? Let’s marvel at the wealth of millionaire HC. What kind of house does he live in? What cars does he own? What luxury items does he have?

Let’s first begin with where Ryan Day spends his time off from the field. And that’s right at home in his $2M estate in Wingate Dr, Delaware with his loving wife Nina and their three kids. This sprawling mansion of over 9,100 sq.ft houses five bedrooms, six bathrooms, three parking spaces, and three fireplaces. Built in 1988 and bought by Ryan for $1.8M in 2019, this mansion is a testament to a millionaire’s wealth. 

While most of us might be interested in knowing what cars Ryan Day owns, there’s no public information about it, unfortunately. However, according to his contract with Ohio State, he receives a $1,200 monthly vehicle stipend. This means he can lease or acquire vehicles of his choice. And that’s about what we know of the luxuries that the Buckeyes HC enjoys. 

While some college football HCs are open about their material possessions, particularly  Colorado’s Deion Sanders, who boasts luxury cars, jewelry, and a popular Nike sneakers line, Ryan Day is the opposite. This 45-year-old keeps his luxurious lifestyle pretty private. Sure, everyone knows about his multi-million dollar mansion and that sweet car deal, but when it comes to his watches, jewelry, and other fancy stuff, he’s all about keeping things hush-hush. You might never know what kind of bling he’s rocking behind closed doors. But what we know is that this guy is one of the richest coaches in college football. 

Exploring Ryan Day’s earnings and net worth

Ryan Day’s successful 69-10 record in Columbus landed him a seven-year contract extension that extends till 2028. He earns an annual salary of $10.2 million as the fifth-highest-paid coach in college football. Per Front Office Sports, Day sits behind Georgia Kirby Smart, Clemson’s Dabo Swinney, Texas’s Steve Sarkisian, and USC Lincoln Riley as of January 2025. And that’s not all. 

Ryan Day also gets $5.69 million per year for promotions, media, and PR duties. OSU also pays him a $1M retention bonus each year. The trip to the CFP also added to his income. Day received a playoff bonus of $350,000 for reaching the semifinals. And if he wins the National Championship game against Notre Dame, he’ll be adding a whopping $1 million bonus to his current $66.5 million net worth. 

Such is the income of the head coach of one of the most prestigious college football programs. Despite the lack of information, there’s no doubt that Ryan Day is living his best life with his family as Ohio State’s HC.