“It can be argued that this was the best run in the history of college football.” Ryan Day’s name has now been etched in the Ohio State history of champions. Less than two months after Michigan’s heartbreaking loss, the Buckeyes did it in the college football championship finale by winning the seventh title. As of now, every Ohio fan is basking in the glory of thanking the coach. However, Ryan Day might say goodbye to the team and probably college football too.

During a recent episode of the Dan Patrick Show, a former NFL coach, Rick Neuheisel, joined the host. During the discussion, the 63-year-old was asked who he thought might come to the NFL – Ryan Day or Notre Dame’s coach Marcus Freeman?

To which, Neuheisel, who was with the Ravens as their assistant coach and later, offensive coordinator, expressed, “I think my answer right now is Ryan Day.” The former NFLer easily picked Day as the coach who might be coming into the NFL, leaving Ohio State. Well, his answer would likely be based on what the world saw on Monday at the CFP championship.

Ryan Day’s Ohio team won this championship for the first time in 10 years. Hence, it is a matter of glory for all fans, including CJ Stroud, who congratulated his alma mater team on their win. But this glory might bring a promotion for the head coach there, as Day is now seen as a potential NFL coach in many teams that require a head coach.

Hence, Rick Neuheisel thinks Ryan Day might get the opportunity he will be interested in. Nevertheless, he also mentioned, “Marcus Freeman is a rock star. There’s no getting around that he’s a rockstar. It was a marvelous job at Notre Dame. He’s going to look and keep pushing the envelope with Pete Bevacqua, the new AD (athletic director), and try to say, ‘How can we get more guys that look like those guys in the white last night?”

But for now, as Ryan Day has done his job of leading his team to win the CFP, the coach is likely ready to go into the NFL.

Will NFL teams hire Ryan Day?

Ryan Day might soon face a crossroads in his coaching career. With teams like Jerry Jones’s Cowboys and Tom Brady’s Raiders looking for fresh leadership, the Ohio State head coach could be a top contender for an NFL transition in 2025. This is because his track record at Ohio State is nothing short of remarkable – 69 wins and just 10 losses.

However, the college football world is changing rapidly, especially with the rise of NIL deals. So, as Ryan Day led Ohio State to the national championship, a sense of accomplishment could arise for Day. In the meantime, teams like the Cowboys, Raiders, and Jaguars need a HC to lead the team to the Super Bowl. As Day has already shown his success in CFP, it’s a great opportunity for him to join the league, as these vacancies of the teams might call him soon.

In Dallas, Mike McCarthy’s contract renewal remains in the pipeline. So, Day can land a job there if he wants. If not Jerry Jones’s team, then the Raiders or Jaguars could be one, because these two teams have already fired their respective head coaches. And now they are in dire need of a great HC.

But there is a concern about it too!

We have already seen coaches like Urban Meyer struggle with the leap, coaching the Jaguars in just 13 games. So, obviously the NFL teams, especially the Jags, will think about it too. But, as per reports, with teams like the Cowboys and Raiders edging towards a new direction, the front office could approach Day. Especially when he could become the perfect fit.

So, let’s wait and watch the stories that could unfold soon!