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Honestly thought with that opening ND drive, 18 play 70+ yard drive that they would establish dominance especially in the trenches.

OSU just has so many weapons on the offensive side, Judkins is an absolute beast, then you put the receivers that they have around Howard, they'll make any QB look elite. That OSU defense was definitely the difference, even tho they did seem to let up late in the game with a comfortable lead and let ND back in. Irish had their chance on that last OSU drive, they stacked the box expecting the run on 3&10, but gutsy play call there by Chip Kelly to throw it deep to Jeremiah Smith who was in single coverage, that sealed it.

Was rooting for Notre Dame in this one, hate it that they lost. Not an OSU fan, but how about them winning the inaugural 4 team playoff 10 years ago, and winning the inaugural 12 team playoff this year. I'm sure this feels good for Ryan Day, but I'm also sure in the back of his mind, if only we could beat Michigan.

Congrats to THE Ohio St, National Champions.