Ohio State and Notre Dame are two of the biggest brands in college football, but the television ratings weren’t exactly indicative of that. The game had 22.1 million viewers, and peaked with 26.1 million viewers in the 8:30-8:45 p.

Ohio State football took a 21-7 lead into the half and managed to get there following three unanswered touchdowns.

ESPN announced an average of 22.1 million viewers tuned in to watch Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 in championship game for the College Football

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.

Notre Dame football is getting hit in the transfer portal a few days after losing to Ohio State in the National Championship game. Marcus Freeman’s team is finishing up an exceptional season in South Bend that included wins in the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl.

An Ohio State football star is rumored to be considering a transfer after winning the College Football Playoff national title game, but are the rumors legitimate? Ohio State topped Notre Dame, 34-23,

As expected, several Notre Dame football players have begun to officially enter the transfer portal now that the season is over. That includes offensive lineman Sam Pendleton, who started seven games this season at right guard.

Ohio State defensive end Mitchell Melton entered the college football transfer portal prior to the national championship but stayed with the Buckeyes

Ohio State football just won a national championship, but even champions aren’t immune to the transfer portal. Buckeyes cornerback Calvin Simpson-Hunt is headed to the portal, per 247 Sports. The Buckeyes cornerback played in nine games this season for the team.