That doesn't mean all coaches with programs in the CFP can feel good about their job security this winter. NFL teams occasionally fire head coaches who underperform in the postseason. One of the more famous examples was when the San Diego Chargers fired Marty Schottenheimer after going 14-2 in the 2006 regular season but failing to win a postseason game.

For years, this spot on the calendar was where people came to Mandel’s Mailbag to vent about whatever BCS/College Football Playoff controversy infuriated them that season. But so far, the first year of the 12-team Playoff has elicited only mild nitpicking. Consider that progress.

Ohio State Buckeyes fans are not exactly thrilled right now, as their most recent memory of their beloved team was seeing them lose to the Michigan Wolverines o

Ohio State coach Ryan Day and his assistant coaches are eligible for bonuses after the Buckeyes made the College Football Playoff on Sunday.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day says he’s still the man for the job, despite the Buckeyes losing to rival Michigan for the fourth straight year.

The Ohio State Buckeyes officially know who they're going to face in the first round of the College Football Playoff. On Sunday, Ryan Day and company earned the

ESPN College GameDay host and Ohio State alum Kirk Herbstreit has always shown impartiality to his rival, to the point where he often has gone out of his way to praise Michigan football. Before, it may have been because he’s worked to be objective and gain the tr

The Buckeyes prepare to host Tennessee in a historic home playoff game, with Ryan Day addressing concerns about fan reactions.

Part of the reason Buckeyes fans are expected to boo their team at home is due to the last time Ohio State played on home turf—a 13–10 loss in the rivalry game to Michigan. Th

Ryan Day and the Buckeyes now know what they need to do to get their desired rematch with the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff. The Tennessee Vols stand between Ohio State getting that matchup with Oregon.