Ohio State Buckeyes fans, get ready for an in-depth look at the evolving college football playoff landscape and its impact on your favorite team. Host Jay Stephens breaks down the new playoff format for 2025, highlighting how Ohio State could benefit from home playoff games and first-round byes under Ryan Day's leadership.

Explore the adaptability of Ryan Day in navigating changes like the transfer portal and NIL rules, setting Ohio State up for continued success. Jay also critiques proposed playoff formats for 2026 and beyond, questioning the fairness of conference-based automatic qualifiers. Key figures like Urban Meyer, Dabo Sweeney, and Greg Sankey are part of the discussion, offering insights into the broader college football scene.

Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of Ohio State's strategic positioning in the college football playoffs and discover how these changes could shape the future of the sport.

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