As the Ohio State Buckeyes await their Cotton Bowl opponent, fans should be salivating three things this Christmas.
, the Buckeyes' 12-1 record may actually be a benefit to them as they secured the No. 2 seed in the College Football Playoff ahead of a Cotton Bowl matchup between the winner of the Miami Hurricanes vs Texas A&M Aggies Round 1 matchup With the Buckeyes sitting on the couch until New Year's Eve, here are three things that Ohio State fans should want to happen for Christmas as potential holiday gifts, even beforeThis task seems obvious, but the crazy world of the transfer portal never guarantees that a quarterback will choose to stay.
For Sayin, he only has a year of experience as a starter under his belt, and he's doing so on a team that just won the national championship 11 months ago. Although crazier things have happened, expect Sayin to be all-in come playoff time, so the Buckeyes don't have to revert to crisis mode should Sayin opt to leave the program somehow. Again, it's one of those where it should be a no-brainer, but given what's currently? The 2023 quote from coach Ryan Day rubbed salt in the wound against former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who incorrectly predicted Day's Buckeyes would stumble against the big, bad Notre Dame Fighting Irish brandOver two years later, the feud has all but died. Given Day still has his doubters, another viral quote could send off a firestorm to non-believers who may change their tune about Day, his work ethic and his team's current commitment to excellence. If the Buckeyes were to repeat as champions, Day will almost certainly have a reason to call his shot. Whether he does, though, is anyone's guess.This is the most obvious, making it a fitting final entry. Should Ohio State repeat, it not only gives Day further argument as college football's best coach but it rewrites current history that, yes, the Big Ten is on a similar level as the SEC and it's not even a debate. Even if one of these scenarios comes true, it should be a great holiday season for Ohio State fans, regardless of which days they choose to celebrate. Because, at the end of the day, their favorite college football team is bringing them together, and that's what matters the most this year.Zain Bando is a Sports Desk writer for BIGPLAY with a focus on covering the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Bando has been with the On SI network since October 2023, contributing across the Illinois Fighting Illini on SI and the Kansas State on SI sites, among others. Currently, Bando serves as a staff writer and columnist for MMA Knockout on SI, as well as the recently launched WNBA section of On SI, with a focus on the Dallas Wings.Texas Tech Coach Has Pointed Advice for Notre Dame After CFP Snub
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