Ryan Day made an admission about Ohio State football OC Arthur Smith that is just what fans will want to hear ahead of the 2026 season

Apr 18, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State offensive coordinatro Arthur Smith (center) talks to fellow coaching staff members during the second half as part of the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Ryan Day gave the update Buckeye Nation will want to hear on Ohio State's offensive coordinator. Former NFL head coach Arthur Smith has hit the ground running with the Buckeyes.

The Ohio State football team was tasked with an important job of replacing OC Brian Hartline this offseason. Like Day did when Ohio State replaced Jim Knowles with Matt Patricia, the Buckeyes went back to the NFL to replace Hartline.

Arthur Smith as the offensive coordinator to combine with Ryan Day's passing game is an intriguing idea in Columbus. The Buckeyes should once again have a good offense led by Jeremiah Smith, Bo Jackson, and Julian Sayin.

Ryan Day's update on Arthur Smith is great news for Ohio State

Day appeared on a recent airing with Josh Pate and gave what should be taken as a positive update on Ohio State's offensive coordinator.

"It's been great to see someone like Matt Patricia come in and just really embrace the culture, embrace the fanbase," Day said. "You're seeing his personality come out. Arthur Smith is doing the same thing. He's really worked hard on building relationships really from when he walked right in the building with the staff, then with the players."