Ohio State and Notre Dame are two of the biggest brands in college football, but the television ratings weren’t exactly indicative of that. The game had 22.1 million viewers, and peaked with 26.1 million viewers in the 8:30-8:45 p.

It was a battle that looked like it may not end up being one. Ohio State absorbed a first blow by Notre Dame, then scored 31 unanswered points through the first, second, and third quarters to

Coach Ryan Day shushed the critics, running back Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, and the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes held off a furious second-half rally to beat No. 7 seed Notre Dame, 34-23,

Ohio State’s run to its first national championship in a decade enabled the Buckeyes to dominate the Associated Press’ all-College Football Playoff team

Plus, more questions on whether the CFP format was a success, next year's rising teams and college football's longest season ever.

Buckeye fans can see the College Football Playoff national championship trophy up close and personal this week in Columbus.

Ohio State fans will have the chance to see the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff National Championship trophy in person this week.

While winning a national championship is great, Ohio State fans are still struggling with the loss to Michigan.