'There was no other option': The story of Ohio State's title run

Ohio State's Ryan Day praises national title winners for being 'one of the best football teams ever'

Day opened up on the pressures of being a highly scrutinized coach

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How Ohio State tuned out the doubters and unleashed a run for the ages

From hate to great: Fueled by "outside noise," Ohio State dominated the College Football Playoff.

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'There was no other option': The story of Ohio State's title run

OSU ended the regular season with a loss to rival Michigan. Then it rebounded to play its best football.

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Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game

Ohio State can celebrate another title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish

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As Ohio State collects Big Ten's second straight national title, the SEC is left wondering where its dominance went

It was Michigan last year and Ohio State this year. Two in a row isn’t much of a streak, but for the Big Ten, it is something after the SEC ruled over the sport for so long.

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Ohio State QB Will Howard sets new CFP title game standard with sizzling start in win over Notre Dame

Quinshon Judkins took a co-starring role as Ohio State got off to one of the most dominant offensive starts in national championship game history.

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Ohio State QB Will Howard sets CFP title-game record with 13 straight completions vs Notre Dame

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard connected on his first 13 passes against Notre Dame to set the record for consecutive completions in a College Football Playoff championship game

ABC News - 11h

Ohio State makes rare history joining short list of national champions to not win conference title

The Buckeyes joined a small group of teams to win the national championship after failing to win their conference

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Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith comes up clutch late in national title win as freshman sensation climbs TD lists

Smith capped off an incredible freshman season with a highlight-reel performance on the biggest stage

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Ohio State wins national championship: Where do Buckeyes' nine titles rank on all-time college football list?

Who has the most national championships in college football history?

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Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hopes to light victory cigar, add CFP title to lengthy resume

In just three years Knowles has turned Ohio State's defense from a weakness into the nation's top unit

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Carnell Tate, Ohio State's other 5-star WR, is OK doing the dirty work -- but don't take him for granted

Tate may fly under the radar, but he's a scary third option for defenses to contend with

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Will gritty Notre Dame shock the world or does Ohio State complete dominant run in national championship game?

A look into how both the Irish and Buckeyes can cap the 2024 season with a national title win on Monday night

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Emotional meeting after Michigan loss helped Ohio State refocus for championship run — 'There was crying frustration. Anger.'

Three days after their Michigan loss, the Buckeyes bore their souls to each other and hashed out exactly what went wrong. Now, they're on the doorstep of a title, and it may have been because of ...

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Vivek Ramaswamy's interest in running for Ohio governor isn't scaring away other Republicans

CLEVELAND — Vivek Ramaswamy’s move this week toward a run for governor of Ohio did not clear or freeze the Republican field the way someone so closely and visibly aligned with President-elect ...

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National championship 2025: Five keys to Notre Dame upsetting Ohio State, winning first title since 1988

These factors could help the Irish pull off a stunner over the Buckeyes on Monday night in Atlanta

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National championship 2025: Five keys to Ohio State beating Notre Dame, winning College Football Playoff title

The Buckeyes would be wise to control the running game on offense in their pursuit of college football's ultimate prize

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Ramaswamy plans run for Ohio governor

Vivek Ramaswamy, the co-chair of President-elect Trump's new "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), plans to run for governor of Ohio, two sources confirmed to The Hill on Friday. The Ohio ...

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It all comes down to this: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State for CFP national title

The first 12-team College Football Playoff will crown its champion tonight. Here's an in-depth look at the matchups as the Irish and Buckeyes battle in Atlanta.

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How Do Ohio State and Notre Dame Stack Up Against Each Other?

Here’s everything to know ahead of the two storied programs’ national championship clash, by the numbers.

The New York Times - 3d

Ohio State Is in the Title Game. Its Fans Are Still Thinking About Michigan.

For some, Coach Ryan Day can’t be forgiven for a regular-season loss to the middling Wolverines: “He needs to destroy Michigan one time.”

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Notre Dame starting LT Anthonie Knapp will miss CFP national title game vs. Ohio State

Knapp started each of Notre Dame's previous 15 games this season, winning the left tackle in preseason practice.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history

Ohio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title game

ABC News - Jan. 11

Another bitter loss in 'The Game' didn't keep Ohio State from getting a national title shot

Ohio State this time gets the chance to play for the national title after another bitter loss to its biggest rival

ABC News - Jan. 11

A First Look at the National Title Game Between Notre Dame and Ohio State

The two storied college football programs will meet for the ninth time.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

How Jack Sawyer punched Ohio State's ticket to the CFP title game in 83 long, glorious yards

It was fitting that Sawyer, a two-year starter and three-year letterman and one of the faces of Ohio State's fierce defense, was the one who made the play of the game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame series history includes recent classic, postseason battles ahead of CFP title clash

Ohio State and Notre Dame are set to meet again in the College Football Playoff National Championship

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

College Football Playoff: Ohio State opens as 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame in national title game

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish will meet on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

Ohio State getting shot at 6th national title after 28-14 win over Texas in CFP semi Cotton Bowl

Quinshon Judkins ran for two touchdowns before Jack Sawyer forced a fumble by his former roommate and Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers that he returned 83 yards for a touchdown with 2:13 left as Ohio ...

ABC News - Jan. 10

2025 Cotton Bowl odds, CFP semifinal prediction: Ohio State vs. Texas picks, best bets by expert on 26-12 run

Josh Nagel, who's on a 26-12 run on Texas picks, has revealed his Cotton Bowl picks for Texas vs. Ohio State in Friday's 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal matchup

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Cotton Bowl score, results: Ohio State handles Texas, advances to title game

The title game is set.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 10

Notre Dame tops Penn State to reach CFP title game, will it face Ohio State or Texas?; NFL Wild Card Weekend

The Fighting Irish rallied twice for a dramatic win, await Buckeyes or Longhorns

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

Ohio State and Texas are both seeking a chance to end national title droughts

ABC News - Jan. 9

He was supposed to win Ohio State a national title. Now, he's trying to stop it from happening.

In the summer of 2021, the nation’s top-ranked high school football recruit, Quinn Ewers, arrived on Ohio State's campus in what represented a recruiting coup.

NBC News - Jan. 9

College Football Playoff prediction: Why Ohio State's monster postseason run should end with a national title

The Buckeyes are the betting favorite to win the College Football Playoff and here's why they can do it

CBS Sports - Jan. 7

Rangers have 'no other option' than to sort issues

Fresh off Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Capitals, the Rangers, who have lost 16 of their past 21 games, have "no other option" than to keep working, Mika Zibanejad says.

ESPN - Jan. 4