For the ninth time in history, the Ohio State Buckeyes are on top. Despite Notre Dame’s efforts for a last-minute comeback, Ohio State held onto the lead and secured a 34-23 win. An opening drive touchdown and early lead gave Notre Dame fans a sense of false hope as the National Championship game quickly spiraled into a disaster for the Fighting Irish.

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.