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

Regardless of Buckeyes' playoff success, Wolverines' victory in Columbus remains crucial for program's momentum, says Sherrone Moore.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Atlanta. The game between Ohio State and Notre Dame will be played on Monday. Credit: AP/Chris Carlson

Who has the most college football national championships? Here's what to know leading into Monday's CFP title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame:

ATLANTA -- "Think traditionally, but without traditional thinking." Those were the words of Ross Bjork, the still-new Ohio State athletic director during the Saturday morning media day ahead of Monday night's College Football Playoff National Championship game.

After all, that extra attention limited Smith to one catch for three yards but opened up opportunities for his teammates in the 28-14 win that earned Ohio State a berth in Monday night’s national championship game against Notre Dame.