During Day’s postgame interview with ESPN’s Holly Rowe, Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer swarmed Day to give him a big hug and celebrate the title win with his ball coach.

Now that he has won a national championship at Ohio State, it's time for Ryan Day to leave for the NFL to escape the toxic environment in Columbus.

He and the Buckeyes had lost to rival Michigan for the fourth straight time, and to add salt to the wound, they were 20.5-point favorites. However, the Buckeyes didn't let the loss deter them from their ultimate goal, which was to win a title.