None of the other teams in the expanded 12-team playoff average fewer plays than Ohio State's 61.8 per game that rank 120th out of 134 Division I teams. That includes 57 in each of its last two playoff games, wins over undefeated Big Ten champion Oregon in the Rose Bowl and SEC runner-up Texas in the Cotton Bowl.

A young Ohio State fan has brought together Buckeyes and Volunteers fans alike in a heartwarming effort to support his family. Clark Willmore, a 4-year-old from

A complete breakdown of five reasons why Ohio State will beat Notre Dame in college football's 2024-25 national championship game.

Day’s Buckeyes had eventual national champion Georgia on tilt in the playoffs a couple of years ago, but the Ohio State lost a heartbreaker. Day’s record vs. Michigan is rough for Buckeyes fans to digest, but Ohio State’s leader is 60 minutes away from potentially adding a national championship to his resume.

Ohio State football can taste it now. The Buckeyes are four quarters away from capturing their ninth national championship. They’re rolling after pulling away from Texas in the Cotton Bowl Friday and will be the favorite to surpass Notre Dame.

With less than one week until the College Football Playoff national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame, the Buckeyes’ coordinators will offer their thoughts Tuesday afternoon. This is Kelly’s first season on the Ohio State coaching staff but not his first trip to a championship game.