One Big Ten football coach spoke up about the format for the 2026 College Football Playoff, which has not yet been approved. Ohio State’s Ryan Day had something to say, via College Sports Wire:
“As college football leaders debate the future structure of the playoff, including possible expansion to 14 or even 16 teams, one of the more contentious points has centered around autobids. The SEC and Big Ten have been pushing for a new playoff format to include guaranteed bids, potentially up to four, for each league. Naturally, the suggestion hasn’t been as well received by the Big 12, ACC or Group of Five conferences, and it remains to be seen if it will actually happen.
“That idea has one passionate supporter, at least, in Ohio State coach Ryan Day. Speaking to ESPN, Day said he thinks the Big Ten is deserving of four automatic bids in the CFP.”
It makes perfect sense that Ryan Day thinks the Big Ten should have four locked-in autobids. If the Big Ten gets its way, USC probably will be able to continue its series with Notre Dame, given the reduced risk and downside of potentially losing to the Fighting Irish each year.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Big Ten football coach speaks up about College Football Playoff
Reporting by Matt Zemek / Trojans Wire
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