Ohio State Hosting College Football Playoff Game Amidst Coaching Speculation
Ohio State is set to host a College Football Playoff game, but the Buckeyes are not riding a hot streak into the matchup. Their most recent game, a 13-10 loss to unranked Michigan, was their most disappointing in some time. Despite being three-touchdown favorites, the Wolverines won their fourth game in a row in the rivalry.
The loss has led to increased calls for head coach Ryan Day to be fired, but it seems unlikely that he will be let go. Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork expressed his support for Day, stating that he is “awesome” and “totally gets it.” Bjork is “absolutely” confident that Day will be back on the sideline in 2025.
Ohio State is currently ranked No. 2 in the country and is set to face the Tennessee Volunteers in the College Football Playoff on December 21. The winner of the game will face the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals. Despite the recent loss, Ohio State is still in contention for a national championship.