Ohio State has officially secured a commitment from another elite quarterback for the Class of 2025, beating out top programs like Alabama, Tennessee, and Arizona. The Buckeyes continue to strengthen their future at the position, welcoming yet another highly-rated prospect to the program.
Ryan Day embraces the high-pressure world of college football, where careers and legacies are defined by fleeting moments on the field. Just after 12:51 a.m. on Tuesday, he emerged from another stadium tunnel, flanked by two Ohio State police officers—a testament to their far-reaching presence.
Following a pair of postgame interviews on the field of a chilly indoor stadium—roughly 90 minutes after a celebratory Gatorade shower—Day walked through a hallway near the locker room. His players had already cleared out, attendants were tidying up, and the lingering scent of victory cigars filled the air.
As he stepped into the celebratory night ahead, Day also stepped into something far less tangible yet deeply significant—a sense of belonging.
With Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Buckeyes overcame a once-dominant 31-7 lead that had narrowed late. And for Day, this win seemed to shed any lingering doubts about his place in Buckeye history. No longer an outsider in the powerhouse program he has led for six seasons, he firmly solidified his status as a championship-winning coach at Ohio State.
Quinshon Judkins, a running back for Ohio State, declares for the NFL Draft
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins, a key figure in the Buckeyes’ national championship victory, has announced he is leaving school early to enter the 2025 NFL Draft.
Judkins expressed gratitude for his time in Columbus and announced his decision on social media Friday, stating, “I will always be a Buckeye and will cherish the memories of my time on campus and playing at the Shoe for a lifetime.”
He reflected on the championship win, stating, “Ending this journey with a national title was incredible, and I’m excited for the next chapter in my football career.”
After transferring from Ole Miss, Judkins delivered a standout performance in Monday’s championship game against Notre Dame, rushing 11 times for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 21 yards and a score.
He finished the season with 1,060 rushing yards, 161 receiving yards, and 16 total touchdowns, despite sharing carries with TreVeyon Henderson. Before arriving at Ohio State, he dominated at Ole Miss, racking up 3,004 total yards and 34 touchdowns over two seasons.
Projected as a second-day pick in April’s draft, Judkins now prepares to take his talents to the NFL.
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