A Notre Dame comeback effort was interrupted by a questionable decision from coach Marcus Freeman.
Dan Treacy
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the CFP national championship game Monday.
David Suggs
Times, channels, streams for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame replay
Jared Greenspan
Ryan Day was down bad after Ohio State's loss to Michigan. Now, Ohio State's embattled coach has a place in Buckeye history - forever.
Bill Bender
The longest college football season is in the books, but it is not too soon to look ahead. Arch Manning will start, Bill Belichick will coach and Jeremiah Smith will continue to dominate.
Bill Trocchi
Chip Kelly was masterful in helping Ohio State build a 31-7 lead, then the Buckeyes closed it out with a gutsy third-down call in the final minutes.
Ryan Day and Ohio State definitely weren't expecting this on the way to their National Championship celebration.
Shane Shoemaker
One college football writer put to bed any doubts regarding Ohio State and its head coach, Ryan Day.
Zain Bando
Ohio State completed a resilient playoff run with a national title victory against Notre Dame.
Morgan Moriarty
The Buckeyes got a massive play from their star freshman to seal their first title since the 2014-15 season.
Daniel Mader
Ohio State made history Monday night, claiming the first 12-team College Football Playoff National Championship with a thrilling 34-23 victory over Notre Dame, capped by a pivotal play from freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith.
Both of the 2025 national championship squads rank among the leaders in program titles. Here's the full list.
Bryan Murphy
Notre Dame had no hope of stopping Will Howard in the first half of the national championship game, and the Ohio State QB knew it.
Monday's national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame featured a brief halftime performance by Travis Scott.
It all starts with Texas, Ohio State and Georgia next season.
Phillies star Bryce Harper is cheering on the Buckeyes at the national championship game, and he has a good reason.
Leonard scored a touchdown on the opening drive for the Irish in the CFP national championship game.
Corso, a longtime staple of the ESPN crew, made his final pick of the season for Monday's national championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame.
Here is why rapper Travis Scott is performing during halftime of the 2025 national championship game between Notre Dame and Ohio State.
Teddy Ricketson
Ohio State and Notre Dame are set to put on a show on Monday night, but will there be more entertainment at halftime?
Andrew Katz
The Sporting News explains the ESPN College Football Playoff Megacast, and how to watch the alternate broadcasts for the CFP national championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State.
Sloan Piva
There's an important reason behind the message.
Ohio State-Notre Dame is nearly about to get underway, which means last-minute bets are getting placed on both sides
Here is why Ryan Day could be a head coaching fit for the Cowboys, Raiders and other NFL teams in the 2025 offseason.
Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch CFP championship game.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to listen to Notre Dame vs. Ohio State on the radio.
Ishika Dadhwal
Here is everything you need to know about Notre Dame vs. Ohio State, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The Sporting News has all the details on how to watch the College Football national championship.
Brendan OSullivan
Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the third straight season, and the winner of this one will take home a national championship.
The Buckeyes backfield has a two-headed monster in TreVeyeon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins.
It is not unanimous, but Ryan Day and Ohio State are expected to win the national title in Atlanta.
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day shared a stunning admission about Quinn Ewers ahead of the CFP title game.
Pankti Parmar
Notre Dame is looking to take down Ohio State for the first time in nearly nine decades.
Two historic programs, two beautiful uniforms.
The national championship matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame evokes memories of the iconic mashup jersey worn by Laura Hawk at the 2006 Fiesta Bowl.
The Sporting News spoke exclusively with Dr. Andrew Jeter, who helped son Mitch return to lead Notre Dame to the brink of a National Championship.
Will Howard has led the Buckeyes to the CFP title game. Here's what to know about his background prior to Ohio State.
The Buckeyes are looking for their first championship in 10 years Monday night.
Daniel Chavkin
We explain what a buckeye is, where the nickname came from and more.
The Buckeyes' defensive standout should go high in April.
Ohio State has come a long way since losing to rival Michigan in ugly fashion.
Here's what to know about Jack Sawyer, Ohio State's star defender.
Marcus Freeman played for Ohio State from 2004-07.
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer knows what it's like to win at the highest level and said Ryan Day could do the same recently.
Lou Holtz became the target of Ohio State coach Ryan Day’s post-game rant after the Buckeyes beat the Irish 17-14 on Sept. 23, 2023.
The last six games have been decided by an average of 27.8 points.
Here's what you need to know about Monday's national anthem performer before the College Football Playoff championship game.
We break down how much money Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is making.
Notre Dame and Ohio State will play for the national championship on Monday night.
Two powerhouse college football programs meet in the 2025 CFP title game, and as expected, it costs a pretty penny to get into the game.
The fifth-year senior was a key addition for the Buckeyes in the offseason.
Freshman Jeremiah Smith isn't eligible for the NFL Draft until 2027. But he's convinced more than a few people he's ready for the NFL now.
As long as Ohio State remains in the College Football Playoff, Smith will get the opportunity to add to his already impressive season.
Jeremiah Smith is off to a sensational start to his college career and already is drawing comparisons to one of the greatest wide receivers of the 2010s.
Ohio State is no stranger to elite wide receivers, and freshman Jeremiah Smith is the latest to join elite company.
What is the history behind the Ohio State helmet stickers, and how are they earned?
Ohio State's freshman wide receiver has become one of college football's stars. Here's what to know about Smith's background.
Marcus Freeman now roams the sidelines for Notre Dame, but he once played for another well-known college football program.
Ohio State QB Will Howard has his sights set on a national championship, but the NFL could be in his future.
Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has plenty in common with LSU coach Brian Kelly, but calling them family wouldn't be accurate.
Ahead of Ohio State's CFP semifinal, revisit head coach Ryan Day's D2 college playing days.
Check out this complete breakdown of Ohio State's national title history.
Jeremiah Smith and Geno Smith both share the same last name, but is there a relationship between the two football stars?
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James took time to pay tribute to his favorite college football team, the Ohio State Buckeyes, before the national championship against Notre Dame.
Six Ohio State players hail from a small-ish suburb of Columbus, including defensive stars Ty Hamilton, Jack Sawyer and Sonny Styles.
Ohio State has been the program to beat in the Midwest for a while, but the Irish have a chance to re-establish themselves as a peer to the Buckeyes on Monday.
The Chicago Bears’ head coaching search takes a surprising turn as they prepare to interview a College Football Hall of Famer with minimal NFL coaching experience.
The senior wide receiver is poised to become Ohio State's all-time leader in catches and possibly yards on Monday night, but all he wants is a national title.
Ryan Day is all business entering Monday night's national championship against Notre Dame.
One Ohio State assistant football coach is garnering interest from around the Power 4, but one SEC opportunity isn't likely for Ryan Day's right-hand man.
Andrew Hughes
Ohio State and Florida could be setting a trend in college football after several Power 4 schools before them did the opposite and suffered for it.
Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt sees contrasting styles between Ohio State and Notre Dame ahead of Monday night's national title game.
Paul Finebaum has warmed up to the idea that Ohio State may blowout Notre Dame next Monday night.
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has a vested interest in the CFP title game not only with the Buckeyes, but also former Buckeye Marcus Freeman, who played for him from 2004-08.
The two schools have combined to put 24 players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ohio State winning the College Football Playoff National Championship would be the start of Ryan Day's redemption arc. Not the conclusion.
Payton Shanks
Ohio State can't be on any college football Mount Rushmore considering the Buckeyes' futility in recent postseasons.
Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz and Ohio State coach Ryan Day are still trading barbs before both teams play each other in the College Football Playoff national title game.
Caden Davis was arguably Ohio State's most prominent social media presence. Here's why he was removed from the Buckeyes roster.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day has his hands full next season, regardless of how the national title game against Notre Dame plays out.
The college football national title game, which pits Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, already has a hidden storyline one analyst says could change the game's outcome.
The 12-team playoff has been a success, but a few tweaks can make it even better.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day and former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz haven't been on the best of terms but did the pair patch things up?
Ohio State will face Notre Dame in the 2025 CFP Championship. Here's everything to know about tickets to the game in Atlanta.
Emily Dozier
Ohio State and Notre Dame face off in the 2025 CFP Championship game. Here's how to get the best prices and deals on tickets for the national title game in Atlanta.
Notable radio host John Ziegler rocked the college football world with a controversial College Football Playoff stance.
Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman has drawn interest from a prominent NFL franchise with a second-year former Heisman Trophy winner.
ESPN's Pat McAfee had a little too much fun during his alternate broadcast of the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas.
Ohio State is the talk of college football following its heroic Cotton Bowl win, which clinched a spot against Notre Dame in the national title game.
The kid who grew up just outside of Columbus has Ohio State on the brink of a national title after a game-sealing touchdown in the Cotton Bowl.
College football is down to two teams remaining. Here's the full breakdown of the CFP semifinals and bracket as we head into the finals.
Jack Sawyer's 83-yard fumble return with just over two minutes remaining clinched the Cotton Bowl victory over Texas.
Jeremiyah Love is locked into the College Football Playoff semifinals following Notre Dame's Orange Bowl win.
Cameras caught the Buckeyes' quarterback with a clear lump on his left hand in the Cotton Bowl vs. Texas.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about the Texas vs. Ohio State game, including TV and streaming information.
Ashlee Woods
Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to listen to Texas vs. Ohio State on the radio.
ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit wants to see Ohio State earn more respect ahead of its matchup against Texas in the Cotton Bowl.
Ohio State's young wide receiver will be one of the most coveted NFL prospects in the future. When is Smith eligible for the draft?
Quinn Ewers initially started his collegiate career in Columbus, but what made him change course and transfer to Texas?.
The Sporting News takes you through Quinn Ewers' collegiate journey, from his high school origins to the present-day.
Full schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch CFP semifinal bowl games
The stars for each team will need to shine in order to advance to the national championship.
Here's how to get the best prices on tickets for when Ohio State football returns in 2025.
Texas has a clear blueprint to follow to upset Ohio State in the College Football Playoff that a Big Ten with marginal stats used to beat the Buckeyes.
New developments arose Thursday when it was revealed now-ex Georgia quarterback Carson Beck intends to transfer this offseason, and a Big Ten team wants to pursue him.
Ohio State fans invested in the Cotton Bowl are a day early, while some are also a dollar short.
Texas doesn't have to travel too far for its CFP semifinal game against Ohio State.
Texas is set to clash with Ohio State in the CFP semifinals, but ahead of the matchup, here's a look at the Longhorns' national championship history.
Steve Sarkisian and Ryan Day are two of the highest-paid head coaches in college football, but who earns the most?
Here's how to get the best prices on tickets to watch the Cotton Bowl at the Cosm Dallas.
Daniel Yanofsky
As fans prepare to travel to Dallas for Friday's Cotton Bowl, they should be prepared for atypical conditions.
ESPN's Paul Finebaum appears to have warmed up to the idea of the Big Ten being a premier football conference.
Although Ohio State has been unbeaten in the College Football Playoff thus far, is it enough to save Ryan Day's fate in Columbus?
We detail Ohio State OC Chip Kelly's coaching history in college football and the NFL.
Tough defenses will be on display at the College Football Playoff semifinals on Thursday and Friday.
ESPN color analyst Kirk Herbstreit set the record straight about alleged SEC bias during his commentary while praising the four-team College Football Playoff semifinal.
There is not a ton of separation among Quinn Ewers, Riley Leonard, Will Howard and Drew Allar.
Texas alumnus Emanuel Acho is not a fan of Ohio State quarterback Will Howard ahead of the Cotton Bowl.
ESPN personality Paul Finebaum gave his national title prediction by going against the SEC in a shocking twist.
Sports media expert Joe Pompliano explained the historical significance of Ohio State's 41-21 Rose Bowl win against Oregon from a TV perspective.
Wide receiver Brandon Inniss has a soft spot for Ryan Day entering Ohio State's clash with Texas in the Cotton Bowl.
The Big Ten is getting a good return on its investment with a potential Ohio State-Penn State College Football Playoff national title game on the horizon.
Former NFL quarterback-turned-analyst Dan Orlovsky does not think Ohio State coach Ryan Day deserves the criticism he gets from the college football playoff community.
Ex-Alabama coach-turned-analyst Nick Saban clarified his comments following Ohio State's 20-point Rose Bowl win against Oregon.
One college football insider predicts an Ohio State-Penn State national championship game could change the current landscape of college football forever.
Texas and Ohio State face off in the 2025 Cotton Bowl in the CFP semifinals. Here's what to know about tickets and prices for the game in Arlington.
The College Football Playoff has taken center stage, but that hasn't been all of the excitement this postseason.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Texas, including TV channel and streaming options for the CFP semifinal game.
Cate Schiller
Will Howard had some trouble getting on the victory stage after beating Oregon in the Rose Bowl.
Ryan Day may have regained trust from the college football community and Ohio State fans following its revenge victory against the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl.
Dan Lanning had no choice but to watch Ohio State WR dominate his Ducks on Wednesday.
The Buckeyes are looking like the national championship team some predicted in the preseason with its dazzling array of talent.
A huge defensive performance, plus the connection between Will Howard and Jeremiah Smith, led the Buckeyes to a rout over Oregon.
The road likely won't get any easier for the winner of the Rose Bowl.
After torching Ohio State in the first meeting this year, Oregon's star WR was a surprise absence in the Rose Bowl.
Jeremiah Smith continues to flex his might as one of college football's most explosive players. That hasn't quite came to fruition in terms of Ohio State helmet stickers, though.
Ohio State's freshman WR put on an absolute clinic against the Oregon Ducks in the CFB quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Oregon vs. Ohio State, including TV and streaming information.
Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Rose Bowl CFP game
Here is everything that you need to know in order to listen to Oregon vs. Ohio State on the radio.
Chirag Radhyan
Sporting News' expert picks and predictions for the 2024 College Football Playoff quarterfinals, from the Fiesta Bowl to Sugar Bowl.
The College Football Playoff's second round begins New Year's Eve and culminates on New Year's Day with Notre Dame-Georgia and Ohio State-Oregon.
Gary Stokan says it would be hard for colleges to put on major football events during the holidays.
The betting favorite does not crack the top four.
Jeremiah Smith could once again be the difference maker for Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.
Will Howard is hoping for a much better ending in rematch against Oregon in the Rose Bowl.
Oregon rematches Ohio State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal round, better known as the Rose Bowl. Oregon won the first matchup 32-31.
Former Alabama coach and current College GameDay analyst Nick Saban went off on Ohio State fans obsessing over the Michigan rivalry. Coach Ryan Day has lost to Michigan four straight times, including a 13-10 defeat last month.
Although it took three weeks, former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith finally responded to Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's offer to join him in Tampa for the ReliaQuest Bowl before Michigan plays Alabama as a guest picker. Michigan upset Ohio State 13-10 in Week 14 to end the Buckeyes' conference title hopes.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith delivered an epic eight-minute rant following the first round of the College Football Playoff. Smith said the Oregon-Ohio State Rose Bowl matchup is a disservice to when it should be played: the national championship.
A few of ESPN's most well-known personalities had on-air disagreements regarding Ohio State over the weekend.
Here is a breakdown of the first ever 12-team college football bracket.
Ohio State faces Oregon in the 2024 Rose Bowl. Here's how to get the best prices on tickets for the college football game in Pasadena.
Did Kirk Herbstreit set himself up for the First Take hosts to clap back at him?
This was the Ohio State team everyone expected.
The first round of the College Football Playoff saw several blowouts, but that leaves fans with a slate of epic matchups in the next round.
The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes shook off the disastrous late-season loss to Michigan by pasting Tennessee 42-17.
If the CFP had been seeded by achievement, rather than granting preferential treatment to the highest-ranked conference champions, the first-round games might have featured more drama, less comedy.
Mike DeCourcy
Momentum was clearly not on Ohio State's side entering the College Football Playoff, but the Buckeyes were dominant in securing a Rose Bowl rematch with Oregon.
Ryan Day had plenty to say following Saturday's win against the Volunteers on Saturday night.
Ohio State appeared to learn a few lessons from its deflating loss to rival Michigan.
Tennessee's nightmarish start against Ohio State included a six-inch crack to Nico Iamaleava's helmet.
Here's everything to know about Jeremiah Smith, the Ohio State true freshman wide receiver who is the Buckeyes' breakout star for the 2024 season.
Sarah Effress
The NFL competes directly with the College Football Playoff opening-round matchups on Saturday, putting Ohio State vs. Tennessee as the nightcap on ABC. The NFL has typically dominated the Saturday slate in late December, entering newfound territory.
Full schedule, times, channels, streams for Saturday games.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Ohio State vs. Tennessee, including TV and streaming information.
Time, TV schedule, live stream for CFP first round playoff game
Ohio State and Tennessee are likely to escape the snow, but their College Football Playoff matchup is going to be frigid.
Here are the options behind Will Howard on Ohio State's quarterback depth chart.
Ohio State’s roster is one of the most talented in the nation, from Jeremiah Smith to Quinshon Judkins to Caleb Downs. How did the Buckeyes build it?
If the Buckeyes go another year without a championship, they could look at making a coaching change.
Despite having an impressive record in Columbus, Day caught plenty of heat after Ohio State’s loss to Michigan.
The Buckeyes and Volunteers both have storied histories as football programs but have only played each other once.
Here is everything that you need to know in order to listen to Ohio State vs. Tennessee on the radio.
ESPN's Rece Davis made a bold claim regarding Ryan Day's future at Ohio State if it were to lose to Tennessee Saturday night in Columbus. The Buckeyes lost to Michigan in Week 14, blowing their chance at a Big Ten title berth.
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day has a friend in the media, one who he coached against in his only College Football Playoff Championship appearance.
Ohio State's playoff run is beginning with some uncertainty about coach Ryan Day's future, but Nick Saban thinks the fans have it all wrong.
The big names Ohio State would look at have a common thread.
Seven of the teams in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff tournament have a top-10 prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, include multiple players from Penn State and Georgia.
Vinnie Iyer
The frustrations of the Ohio State fan base is reaching outrageous levels when it comes to losing to Michigan.
Is Ryan Day's job in jeopardy? Does Dan Orlovsky know something that others don't?
Tennessee fans are looking to make The Horseshoe feel like Neyland come Saturday.
Ryan Day gives an update on his starting QB ahead of CFP first-round game against Tennessee.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day pulled back the curtain ahead of Saturday's first-round playoff game against Tennessee. The Buckeyes missed out on a Big Ten Championship appearance with a loss to Michigan in Week 14.
Ryan Day has a history of struggling against high-end competition during his time at Ohio State.
Where might the former four-star QB land?
Winter weather is likely to be a factor at three of the four sites this weekend.
Here's how Hunter's statistics compare to Penn State's Abdul Carter and Ohio State's Caleb Downs.
It appears the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry will be changed moving forward, as a sportsmanship bill was enacted after Michigan planted its flag after a 13-10 Week 14 upset. Michigan has won the last four matchups in the series.
Following OSU's loss to Michigan, state representative Josh Williams introduced the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act that would ban flag planting.
Here's everything to know about the 2025 Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State, including where to find tickets, prices, parking, bag policy and more for the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal game in Pasadena.
The Sporting News takes a look at the full national championship odds for the 2024-25 CFP, as well as predicts who might have the edge, and sleeper picks to win it all.
The Irish will need to pull an upset in the final against the No. 1 team. Here's how they will do it.
Here's everything to know about the Buckeyes' next opponent.
Gilbert McGregor
Here's how to get the best tickets for Ohio State's playoff game against Tennessee, including cheapest pricing and best seats.
Here is everything you need to know about buying tickets for the CFP first-round game between Ohio State and Tennessee.
Jordan Greer
The league championship games will determine the final slots for college football's postseason.
Former Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer stood down on returning to college football, much less coming back to coaching. He is within the right to do so.
Ohio State is likely assured of a first-round home game in the College Football Playoff.
