Ryan Day shares update on Bill O’Brien’s status at Ohio State, timeline to hire 10th assistant

Ryan Day on Wednesday spoke to the media for the first time since the Cotton Bowl, and said new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien is working at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

The Buckeyes have made significant improvements to their roster since the bowl game, including transfers from Alabama’s Caleb Downs and Julian Sayin, as well as Kansas State QB Will Howard.

Day had no other update about O’Brien’s candidacy for the Boston College opening. Reports have suggested that O’Brien is nearing a deal to leave the Buckeyes. Day was expected to give up play-calling duties this season.

“No real updates there,” Day said. “He’s working today and we’ll see how it goes.”

Day also said he’s about a week away from hiring Ohio State’s 10th assistant, and said he has multiple options to fill the role.

At his first media availability since the Cotton Bowl, Ryan Day said newly hired offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, a candidate for Boston College’s head coaching vacancy, is working at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center today.

He had no other updates about O’Brien’s status.

— Joey Kaufman (@joeyrkaufman) February 7, 2024

Keith Farner

Keith Farner has written about college football for newspapers and web sites since 2005.