Source: FOX Sports
Summary
Ohio State coach Ryan Day expressed support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, saying it would benefit college football by involving more teams and fanbases. The expansion could allow teams with early losses to still qualify, but it might also reduce the strength of first-round matchups. Day noted that scheduling stronger nonconference opponents could help teams be more prepared for the postseason. Ohio State lost to Texas this season and could face similar challenges if they lose to Indiana. The CFP expansion is seen as inevitable, and Day is preparing for it.
Our Reading
This one felt recognizable early.
Day says more teams = more relevance.
Ohio State lost to Texas, then to Indiana.
Three losses = no playoff. Again.
Expanding the field just gives more teams a chance to fail late.
Author: Evan Null
Expansion Is Coming, But So Are The Excuses
The idea of a 24-team playoff is getting more traction, but it’s not the first time fans have heard this. Every year, the same arguments come up: more teams, more chances, more drama. But the same problems remain. Teams still lose early, then blame the schedule. Coaches still say they want to play better opponents, but they also want to avoid losses. It’s a cycle that never ends.
Day Says It’s Great, But The Buckeyes Are Still In A Fight
Ryan Day is all in on expansion, but his team is still in a tight race for the playoff. Ohio State lost to Texas and now faces Indiana. One more loss and they’re out. It’s the same story every year. Teams that start strong fall apart, and teams that stumble early get a second chance. The difference is, now there will be more second chances.
More Teams, More Excuses
The expansion is supposed to make the playoff more inclusive, but it also makes the excuses more predictable. If a team loses early, they’ll say they were just getting ready. If they lose late, they’ll say the schedule was too tough. It’s the same script, just with more players. Fans know it. Coaches know it. The only thing that changes is the number on the bracket.
The Playoff Is A Mirror, Not A Solution
The playoff isn’t fixing college football. It’s just reflecting it. Teams still play the same way, fans still get the same feelings. The only thing that changes is the number of teams that can fail. And that’s what fans have always known. The playoff isn’t the problem. It’s just the stage where the same old stories keep playing out.
Ohio State’s Problem Isn’t The Playoff, It’s The Schedule
Ohio State’s issue isn’t the playoff structure. It’s the fact that they lost to Texas and could lose to Indiana. That’s the real problem. The expansion is just a way to make the same mistakes with more teams. Fans have seen it before. They’ll see it again. The only thing that changes is the number of teams that get to fail.
