With a mix of epic talent and tons of maturity, the Buckeyes opened the new CFP era with a title. And they just might do it all over again a year from now.

Follow Ohio State vs. Notre Dame live updates, scores and highlights from the national championship game. Monday's College Football Playoff national championship game between No. 7 Notre Dame and No.

Ohio State claimed its first national title in 10 years with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

No one expected either of the two teams playing in tonight’s College Football National Championship game to make it this far. Oregon and Georgia were the favorites, but both were eliminated in early January.