Ohio State's athletic department redefined the meaning of going all in and then some to win a national title. It better have been worth it.

Ohio State and Notre Dame closed out the 2024 college football season with the CFP national championship game. Here are scores, highlights and more from the game:

Notre Dame wasn't able to dial up pressure with any regularity on Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and the results showed. Howard was able to step into throws and completed all but four pass attempts on the night, averaging 11 yards per attempt and throwing for two scores en-route to taking away game MVP honors.

The Buckeyes beat the Fighting Irish 34-23 to win the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, their first national championship since the 2014 season

Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship game was filled with record-breaking performances. Here are the numbers to know.

Instant thoughts after Notre Dame's comeback effort falls short against Ohio State in the national championship.

ATLANTA – Ohio State and Notre Dame are the last two teams standing at the end of the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. In years past, the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish would not hof cracked the four-team field.

Then, for the biggest play of the game, Notre Dame decided to leave Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith on an island. It was third and 12 and the Fighting Irish would get the ball back with a stop with a chance to tie the game. Smith completely burned his defender and he was wide open for a huge gain, and he iced the game.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a national championship win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. After losing to their bitter rival Michigan Wolverines for the fourth straight season, many counted the Buckeyes out.