Ryan Day and his wife of 19 years, Christina Spirou Day, met as kids.
Highlights
- Despite ongoing rumors, Christina Day is not expecting another child. These rumors are likely spread by unreliable gossip sites.
- Ryan and Christina Day have been best friends since childhood and have been married for 19 years. They have three children together.
- Both Ryan and Christina are actively involved in mental health advocacy, influenced by Ryan’s personal experience of losing his father to suicide at a young age.
Ryan Day, the head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team, has been in the position since 2019.
Recently, he has been trending due to developments regarding his future at Ohio State.
Despite a successful record, there has been speculation about his job security, especially after a series of losses to Michigan.
However, Ohio State’s athletic director, Ross Bjork, has publicly expressed confidence in Day and confirmed that he will remain the head coach for the upcoming season.
Ross Bjork says he's "absolutely" confident Ryan Day will be Ohio State's head coach next season: "He's great to work with. He totally gets it. He loves being a Buckeye." https://t.co/8Dyms5GOcn
— Eleven Warriors (@11W) December 12, 2024
This renewed interest in Day has made fans curious to know more about the 45-year-old, particularly his personal life with Christina Spirou Day, his wife of 19 years and the mother of his three children, and the ongoing rumors about her being pregnant.
Christina Day Is NOT Pregnant
Christina Ourania Spirou Day, whom her husband lovingly calls Nina, was born on April 8, 1978. She has a twin sister named Kelly.
Nina graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Communication.
She worked as an adjunct faculty member at Southern New Hampshire University for five years and later as a nurse before focusing on motherhood and supporting Ryan’s coaching career.
Cherishing every moment with my family 🇬🇷 ❤️
Posted by Christina Spirou Day on Friday, June 28, 2024
While there have been some speculations and rumors about Christina being pregnant again, they are false and likely attributed to less-than-reputed gossip sites engaging in shady misinformation campaigns to drive clicks from curious viewers.
Ryan And Nina Are Childhood Best Friends
Christina and Ryan Day met as children while playing tee-ball and became best friends.
They attended Manchester Central High School and the University of New Hamshire together.
The couple got married in June 2005.
Christina has been a steadfast supporter of Ryan throughout his coaching career.
She is often seen at Ohio State games, cheering him on and providing emotional support.
The Days Are Parents To Three Children
The couple’s eldest child, Ryan Jr. (RJ) Day, was born on April 30, 2008. He is currently a freshman in school and has recently been offered his first Division I scholarship for football
The middle child, Grace Day, was born on September 20, 2010.
Ourania (Nia) Day, born on April 16, 2013, is the youngest of the Day children.
All three children are occasionally seen attending their father’s games and cheering on from the sideline alongside their mother.
Ryan Day Was A Star QB At New Hampshire
Day’s football journey began as a quarterback at the University of New Hampshire, where he was a three-year starter and served as team captain during his senior year.
He transitioned into coaching in 2002, starting as a tight ends coach at his alma mater.
Over the years, Day honed his coaching skills through various positions, including stints at Boston College, the University of Florida, and the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers.
Ryan Day played for Chip Kelly at New Hampshire, and was an assistant for Kelly with the 49ers and Eagles.
— The Silver Bulletin (@tSilverBulletin) February 9, 2024
It has now gone full circle, as Kelly is Ohio State's next offensive coordinator under Day. pic.twitter.com/QvCQMYCxWn
In 2017, he joined Ohio State as co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, eventually ascending to the role of head coach in 2019.
Under his leadership, the Buckeyes have achieved a 56-8 record over five seasons, including back-to-back Big Ten championships in 2019 and 2020 and victories in the Sugar Bowl (2020) and Rose Bowl (2021).
Ryan And Christina Are Mental Health Advocates
Both Ryan and Christina are actively involved in mental health advocacy.
Ryan’s personal experience, having lost his father to suicide at the age of nine, has profoundly influenced their commitment to this cause.
After donating $1 million to #OhioState for mental health advocacy and changing the way this topic is view among the football program, @ryandaytime and @ninadaytime were honored with the STAR Award today.
— Bucknuts (@Bucknuts247) June 5, 2024
"We're just honored to be a part of this."https://t.co/4i86pfjJSr pic.twitter.com/7m17HQdDUa
Together, they have worked to end the stigma around mental health, using their platform to promote awareness and support for those affected.
Additional Information
- Day played quarterback under offensive coordinator Chip Kelly at the University of New Hampshire. This connection continued into his coaching career, as he later reunited with Kelly while serving as a graduate assistant at the University of Florida.
- During his high school years at Manchester Central High School, Day excelled as a quarterback and defensive back, earning the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year award during his senior year.
