A Perfect Fit? Why Ohio State’s Head Coach Could Be A Dream For New York
The New York Giants did not have a desirable 2025 season. However, during this offseason, the Giants may be seeking new ways to fill the gaps left by the previous season. After six years, the Giants let their head coach, Brian Daboll, go, along with their defensive coordinator, Shane Bowen, and assistant defensive coach Brian Cox. The Giants cleaned out at least half of their coaching staff during this season. Currently, the Giants have Mike Kafka as their interim head coach, Tim Kelly as their interim offensive coordinator, and Charlie Bullen as their interim defensive coordinator. The Giants have one of the most sought-after coaching positions open in the NFL. When the season is over, the Giants will hold interviews to fill their positions quickly before the 2026 NFL Draft.
Besides the Giants eyeing Notre Dame’s head coach Marcus Freeman, there may be discussion of the Giants considering Ohio State’s head coach Ryan Day. He has an imposing coaching record and has maintained it since coming to Ohio State Buckeyes in 2019. Day is a very probable fit for the Giants, and he is someone they should seriously consider adding to the table. As the Ohio head coach, he has been among the most explosive in college football, consistently putting his program near the top. He has experience in play-calling and an edge when working with young quarterbacks. Jaxson Dart would be a strong fit for him to work with.
Day has also developed a good handful of NFL Draft picks, such as former Philadelphia Eagle Sam Bradford, Blaine Gabbert, and Colin Kaepernick. He has also worked with Dwayne Haskins and star quarterbacks Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud. all of whom entered the NFL as top draft picks. Day knows how to develop his players into the roles he envisions for them. If the Giants can bring him in, he has the skill set to maximize draft picks and elite talent, an area the Giants have struggled with in recent seasons. He has also built a consistent winning culture while working in Ohio. The Giants have not seen this level of consistency in several seasons, and fans are eager to see it return to Big Blue.
There may be some hesitation from Day’s side if the Giants do manage to secure an interview. He remains more of a rumor at this stage, but he would be an excellent candidate to step in and take over. Day is deeply involved in the Ohio State football program. His position is secure, he is well compensated, and there has been little reason for him to leave, even after an early playoff elimination this past season. College football differs greatly from the NFL, but Day has built a reputation for developing players at a high level. If the Giants want a fresh direction, he could be the right choice. It would not be surprising to see his name surface more frequently in the rumor mill if the Giants pursue him. It would be a significant move if the Giants brought him in; however, fans will continue to debate what the 2026 season may ultimately look like.
