Coach Day’s CFP Curveball: No Title Game, All the Drama
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has floated a bold plan at this summer’s Big Ten meetings: ax the conference title game and turn the storied Ohio State–Michigan rivalry into the de facto playoff decider. Day argues that without a title game, “The Game” would carry maximum weight—dictating College Football Playoff berths and seeds rather than just conference bragging rights. Having already tasted both triumph and heartbreak in recent title contests, Day believes this twist could heighten stakes, fuel fan frenzy, and ensure that one November afternoon in Ann Arbor or Columbus holds playoff consequences rivaling any postseason showdown.
In typical Ryan Day fashion, he’s offering a scheme that’s as subtle as a foghorn at midnight. Sure, we all enjoy regular-season games turning into de facto nail-biters, but why not just eliminate the safety net entirely? It’s like telling students “No final exam—your midterm counts if you ace it, and if you bomb, well, textbook sales soar!” One can almost hear bracketologists popping champagne corks at the thought of Ohio State fans simultaneously buying playoff tickets and houseplants to soothe their inevitable heart palpitations. Meanwhile, Michigan’s mascot might have to double as a flight attendant, guiding stranded Wolverines through the collective trauma of one game deciding an entire season. Who needs bowl games when you’ve got a rivalry that’s already equal parts therapy session and gladiator arena?
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