Ohio State defeated Notre Dame on Monday night to become the latest national champions. The college football championship stays in the Big Ten with Michigan win

Has Ohio State football ever lost to Michigan and won the national championship in the same season? Here's the answer:

Former Ohio State football head coach Jim Tressel had a feeling that the Buckeyes would respond well after losing to Michigan.

Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore and his staff are hard at work on the recruiting trail, ensuring that the future for the Wolverines remains bright.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day hoists college football’s crowned jewel with confetti falling overhead. His Buckeyes, who beat Notre Dame 34-23 Monday to win the national title, have cemented their place in program history.

Judkins, who transferred from Ole Miss last offseason, has inserted himself as one of the top playmakers for the Buckeyes this season. Since the 13-10 loss to Michigan that ended their regular season, Ohio State has been on a tear — beating Tennessee, Oregon and Texas by a combined 59 points.

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

Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Michigan has owned Ohio State on the field, and now they have also beaten the Buckeyes in the television ratings game

With Ohio State winning its first national championship in a decade, let's find out if the 2024 Buckeyes are among the best College Football Playoff National Champions to date. Some of these teams were all-timers!