Notre Dame football then almost pulled off a comeback for the ages. Eventually, Ohio State (14-2) made enough plays to hang on for a 34-23 victory, the first CFP champion in the 12-team format era.

Notre Dame hasn't allowed an opponent to score in the first quarter in its last six games. Ohio State, however, has six first-quarter touchdowns in its three College Football Playoff games.

Notre Dame football then almost pulled off a comeback for the ages. Eventually, Ohio State (14-2) made enough plays to hang on for a 34-23 victory, the first CFP champion in the 12-team format era.

ATLANTA — Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate ... behind none other than the Notre Dame legend Knute Rockne, himself. College football still has never had a Black ...

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