Expansion could be on the horizon for the College Football Playoff, and Ryan Day is lobbying for more guaranteed Big Ten representation.

A 16-team playoff format is gaining traction for 2026 and beyond, and the Ohio State head coach believes his conference should have several automatic spots each year.

“I feel like we deserve at least four automatic qualifiers,” Day told ESPN this week. “We’re in the Big Ten, and we have 18 teams and some of the best programs in the country.”

The Buckeyes are coming off a national championship after playing through a 12-team field that featured three other Big Ten teams: Penn State, Indiana and Oregon.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day speaks to the media in April 2025. Getty Images

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