Ryan Day changes up tradition for Ohio State seniors

A long-standing Ohio State football tradition has undergone a modification. In the past, Senior Day was a ceremony held before the final home game of the season to honor the seniors who had dedicated four years of their lives to the Scarlet and Gray. Historically, this honored group would be named before the game against Michigan on November 28.

However, this year, the tradition has been altered by head coach Ryan Day. Instead of the customary post-Ohio State's game against Ball State on September 5, Senior Day will now take place before the first game of the season. This change also coincides with Ohio State paying tribute to the late legendary head coach Jim Tressel, who led the team to the 2002 National Championship and will be inducted into the Ring of Honor at Ohio Stadium.

Instead of the customary final home game, the ceremony will mark the beginning of Ohio State's home opener. This is a new development for Ohio State, as several teams have recently begun moving this ceremony off of the final game. While opinions on the change may vary, it is likely intended to eliminate distractions when facing the Maize and Blue.

Last season, Day moved the marching band's pre-game practice from rivalry week, and the team chose to fly to Ann Arbor instead of taking the traditional bus trip. These adjustments seemed to have a positive impact last year, and it appears that as long as Ohio State comes out victorious against the Wolverines, many fans may not mind this slight deviation from tradition.