Ryan Day Says Ohio State Will Be the 'Villain' This Season — Here's Why

🎙️ Ryan Day Says Ohio State Will Be the "Villain" This Season | Menace2Sports Ohio State has always been one of the most polarizing programs in college football—but now Ryan Day is embracing it. In this episode of Menace2Sports, former Ohio State coach Zach Smith and Kris Drew break down Day's comments about the Buckeyes becoming the "villain" of college football and what that mindset could mean for the 2026 season. Is Ohio State college football's most hated program because of its success, recruiting dominance, NIL resources, and championship expectations? Or is Ryan Day intentionally creating an "us against the world" mentality to fuel another College Football Playoff run? The guys discuss why the Buckeyes continue to be one of the biggest targets in the sport, how elite programs handle the pressure of constant scrutiny, and whether embracing the villain role can become a competitive advantage. In This Episode: Ryan Day explains Ohio State's "villain" mentality Why every team circles Ohio State on the schedule Building an "us against the world" culture How championship expectations change a program The Buckeyes' biggest challenges entering 2026 Big Ten Championship and College Football Playoff outlook Why Ohio State continues to be one of the biggest brands in college football Bold predictions for the Buckeyes this season Whether you're a Buckeye fan, a Big Ten football fan, or simply love college football, this episode dives into the mindset, leadership, and expectations surrounding one of the nation's premier programs. Subscribe to Menace2Sports for daily Ohio State football coverage, recruiting updates, NIL news, transfer portal analysis, film breakdowns, and unfiltered college football discussion from former Ohio State coach Zach Smith and co-host Kris Drew. #OhioState #Buckeyes #RyanDay #CollegeFootball #BigTen #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CFB #OhioAgainstTheWorld #Menace2Sports