Day earned the right to call himself an Ohio State legend last night by joining a table that includes Paul Brown, Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer. No matter what happens next, this will be a shining moment for which he’ll be remembered for the rest of his life.

Ryan Day became the fifth Ohio State football coach to win a national title, joining legends Paul Brown, Woody Hayes, Jim Tressel and Urban Meyer.

On Monday night, Ohio State took down Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship. The Irish were able to take an early 7-0 lead before the Buckeyes went on a 31-0 run of their own, taking full control of the game.

Ohio State held off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has a chance to earn redemption on Monday night. The Buckeyes have won three consecutive games since losing 13-10 to Michigan at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 30. Day was under enormous pressure to win the CFP national championship after OSU lost their fourth-straight matchup against the Wolverines.

On only a few hours of sleep since his Buckeyes were crowned national champions on Monday night, Ohio State coach Ryan Day knows next year is closing fast.