Ohio State coach Ryan Day hoists college football’s crowned jewel with confetti falling overhead. His Buckeyes, who beat Notre Dame 34-23 Monday to win the national title, have cemented their place in program history.

Michigan Football's Sherrone Moore, Lou Esposito discuss national championship matchup between Ohio State, Notre Dame; meaning of Wolverines' upset win over Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, finishing their season with a 14-2 overall record.

Notre Dame became the latest team to find out what the rest of Ohio State’s opponents learned during this newly expanded College Football Playoff: It’s amazing what one can sometimes accomplish when angry,

Dave Portnoy found an “L” for Ohio State even as his rival won the national championship. The Barstool founder and Michigan alum mocked the poor ratings for Ohio State’s national championship win over Notre Dame.

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.

Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame and Ohio State rest somewhere in the middle on roster construction, leaning toward high school recruits.

The winner claims the national championship in the first year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff and longest college football season ever. Ohio State is trying for its sixth title, and first since its 2014 team won the inaugural CFP. Notre Dame is going for its 12th title, and first since 1988.