Ryan Day and Ohio State rebounded from the Michigan loss with a historic title run, as the Buckeyes revealed the blueprint for champions in the expanded playoff era.

Going into 2024, many were unsure about whether or not Howard could actually lead Ohio State, and there was some deliberation as to whether or not he would even be the Buckeyes' s

As much as Ohio State's passionate supporters — and some within the media — had written off Day, his family and his team never lost hope.