The Buckeyes beat the Fighting Irish 34-23 to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, their first national championship since the 2014 season

When Ohio State walked off the field on Nov. 30, having lost a fourth-straight game to Michigan, none of this seemed possible. In that moment, it didn’t seem possible the Buckeyes would even make it to Atlanta.

Columbus, Ohio – Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft.

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Notre Dame, including all-time meetings, head-to-head records and more:

There's a consensus entering Monday night's national championship game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State and Notre Dame prepare to face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Here’s the latest projection for the matchup from an e

What to know about the Fighting Irish and Buckeyes’ history on the football field before the College Football Playoff title game.