In the face of a changing landscape when it comes to college football's spring games, Ryan Day and the defending national champions appear to be bucking the trend. During his press conference at the top of the week,

There has been a rapidly rising debate among college football coaches about whether or not to have spring games. Despite several other cancellations, Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day made sure to hold one this year.

Ohio State is planning to play a regular spring game on April 12. Ryan Day said the decision to call it a spring showcase was to leave “wiggle room in case of injuries.”