Dan Lanning is in his fifth season as Oregon head coach, while Ryan Day is in his ninth season as Ohio State head coach. This is Lanning and Day’s first stops as FBS head coaches.
Which coach has a better record, more wins, and more championships at their current school and over their careers?
Head-To-Head Record
Lanning and Day have faced off twice as head coaches (during 2024 season), with Oregon winning 32-31 in the regular season and Ohio State winning 41-21 in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl.
Career Win-Loss Analysis
Ryan Day has more career wins as a head coach. Day is 82-12 (.872) at Ohio State. Dan Lanning is 48-8 (.857) at Oregon.
Lanning led Oregon to 13 wins (13-2) last year and 8-1 in the Big Ten. Day led Ohio State to 12 wins (12-2), including 9-0 in the Big Ten.
Annual Record Breakdown & Winning Percentages
| YEAR | LANNING | DAY |
| 2025 | 13-2 (.867) | 12-2 (.857) |
| 2024 | 13-1 (.929) | 14-2 (.875) |
| 2023 | 12-2 (.857) | 11-2 (.846) |
| 2022 | 10-3 (.769) | 11-2 (.846) |
| 2021 | – | 11-2 (.846) |
| 2020 | – | 7-1 (.875) |
| 2019 | – | 13-1 (.929) |
| 2018 | – | 3-0 (1.000) |
Postseason & Championship Results
Lanning has three bowl wins, one conference championship, and zero national championships in his career.
Day has six bowl wins, two conference championships, and one national championship in his career.
Recruiting Rankings: Lanning vs. Day
Here’s the year-by-year team recruiting rankings (247Sports) for each coach:
| YEAR | LANNING | DAY |
| 2026 | 3rd | 4th |
| 2025 | 5th | 4th |
| 2024 | 3rd | 5th |
| 2023 | 9th | 4th |
| 2022 | 13th | 4th |
| 2021 | – | 2nd |
| 2020 | – | 5th |
| 2019 | – | 14th |
| 2018 | – | 2nd |
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