A Buckeyes win would give the Big Ten back-to-back national champions for the first time since 1942, when the league was called the Western Conference. Paul Brown-coached Ohio State went 9-1 that year and was the third straight national champion from the conference. Voters crowned Minnesota in 1940 and ’41.

The last two games were rough for Indiana, but the Hoosiers are hoping for a bounce back effort against the Buckeyes.

Notre Dame football has come a long way this season, but the journey's not yet complete, not until it can figure out a way to beat Ohio State

For all the flag-planting of rivalry week, Ohio State is proving teams can overcome multiple losses (including the big one) on way to glory.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Scarlet and gray will always be spotted all over the campus of Ohio State University in Columbus. That’s especially true ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship. Everyone is wearing their pride on their sleeves.

Oh, the bilious anger with which Ohio State football fans chanted their coach’s name after a 13-10 upset loss to mega-rival Michigan at Ohio Stadium to end the regular season. Only they didn’t chant “fire” at all, but rather a different four-letter F-word.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun have placed a friendly wager on the outcome of Ohio State vs. Notre Dame national title game. The Buckeyes take on the Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday.

Ohio State is inviting fans to help send off the team on Friday before it travels to Atlanta for the College Football Playoff final.