Ohio State, overcoming a recent defeat by Michigan, clinched their seventh national championship in the first 12-team College Football Playoff. After suffering heavy fan criticism post-loss, coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes turned adversity into motivation, outscoring opponents 145-75 in the postseason. The Buckeyes entered the playoffs as the No. 8 seed, benefiting from playoff expansion; a significant change that allowed them to compete despite missing the Big Ten title game. This victory symbolizes Ohio State's resilience and ability to rise from disappointment, showcasing Day's leadership and the team's newfound cohesion during a challenging season.
"No great accomplishments are ever achieved without going through adversity," Day said. "That's just the truth." No team has benefitted from the College Football Playoff quite like the Buckeyes.
After that devastating loss to Michigan, the first expanded 12-team College Football Playoff delivered a chance at salvation. And the Buckeyes took advantage from the start.
They were the No. 8 seed in the first 12-team field. The loss to Michigan kept them out of the Big Ten title game, but playoff expansion allowed the Buckeyes to compete.
This year, the Buckeyes outscored their postseason opponents by a combined score of 145-75, culminating with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame for the program's seventh national championship.
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