Ryan Day comes out in favor of 24-team playoff expansion

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks behind the huddle during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat.


If This, Then That Week

From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about cause and effect. We will explore domino-effect scenarios that could impact OSU’s season.

You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”If This, Then That” articles here.

What year would the Buckeyes have won a title if they had made the CFP?
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

If Ryan Day continues to coach aggressively, then Ohio State will beat Michigan again in 2026
Jami Jurich, Land-Grant Holy Land

If Bo Jackson gains 1,500 yards, Ohio State will have a top-5 offense
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land


On the gridiron

Day, Lanning: 24-team CFP would be great for college football
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN

Three Thoughts as Ryan Day weighs in on playoff expansion, The Game
Austin Ward, Lettermen Row

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What you need to know about Ohio State’s offense: 44 thoughts on 44 players
Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic

Jeremiah Smith is arguably the best player in college football — And he wants more
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Jaylen McClain Motivated to Fill Some Big Shoes
Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Huddle


Outside The Shoe and The Schott

Buckeyes Fall to Washington in Opening Round of B1G Tournament
Ohio State Athletics

Ohio State baseball battles Washington in the first round of the Big Ten Tournament
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

How Ohio State baseball coach Haire turned program around
Dan Aulbach, The Columbus Dispatch

Rowing: Ohio State Selected for 2026 NCAA Championships
Ohio State Athletics

Baseball: Three Buckeyes Earn All-Big Ten Honors
Ohio State Athletics


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