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

By the time the meeting concluded, emotions had run high, tears had been shed—and Ohio State had been born anew. The Buckeyes are national champions, completing their run to the program’s first title since 2014 with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame on Monday night.

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,

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.

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.

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.

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

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a national championship win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. After losing to their bitter rival Michigan Wolverines for the fourth straight season, many counted the Buckeyes out.