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Coaches Aim for Championships Amid New Playoff Challenges

11/20/2025

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day said the team aims to reach the Big Ten championship, with every Saturday a path to Indianapolis.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the team does not plan to avoid the SEC championship, insisting winning every game is paramount.
The SEC values its championship game, while non-SEC teams face qualification challenges.
The playoff seeding format now complicates strategy, as teams weigh rest versus injury risk.

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Ohio State coach Ryan Day said the team aims to reach the Big Ten championship, with every Saturday a path to Indianapolis.
Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the team does not plan to avoid the SEC championship, insisting winning every game is paramount.
The SEC values its championship game, while non-SEC teams face qualification challenges.
The playoff seeding format now complicates strategy, as teams weigh rest versus injury risk.