How OSU’s Run Would’ve Looked in New CFP

We take a look at how Ohio State’s iconic national championship run last season could have looked different under the new College Football Playoff seeding format.

Updated NFL Draft Risers From CFP

Cody Simon and Lathan Ransom took the biggest leap from their pre-College Football Playoff NFL draft projections to where they ultimately landed in the draft.

Ohio State’s CFP Superlatives

From legendary performances to season savers to secret play-calling geniuses, we're handing out 15 superlatives for Ohio State's College Football Playoff run.

The Greatest Run

Complete coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes' dominant run to the 2025 College Football Playoff Championship, or as we like to call it, "the greatest run in college football history."

#8 OSU 42, #9 TENN 17 / #8 OSU 41, #1 ORE 21 / #8 OSU 28, #5 TEX 14 / #8 OSU 34, #7 ND 23

Day Feels Buckeyes’ Momentum

Ryan Day feels Ohio State’s momentum entering the national championship game but thinks the Buckeyes need to play their best game of the year against Notre Dame.

17 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders, Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge and Dan Hope

45 Comments

12 Players Who Could Decide the Natty

We break down 12 players who could decide the national championship, including Cody Simon, Riley Leonard, Will Howard and more.

17 Jan 2025
by Garrick Hodge

52 Comments

Eddie George Trolls Tim Brown

During a podcast appearance with Tim Brown, Eddie George trolled the former Fighting Irish receiver with the iconic photo of him during the 1995 Ohio State-Notre Dame game.

17 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

26 Comments

A Chance to Become A Legend

Will Howard’s lone season as Ohio State’s starting quarterback will go down as one of the best in program history if he can lead the Buckeyes to a national championship on...

17 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

67 Comments

"The Toughest Team in College Football"

Josh Fryar called Notre Dame the "toughest team in college football" as he and the Buckeyes prepare to match the Fighting Irish's physicality.

17 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

73 Comments

On The Cusp Of 1,000

In Monday's national championship game versus Notre Dame, tailbacks TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins could both crack 1,000 rushing yards for the season.

16 Jan 2025
by Chris Lauderback

55 Comments

Notre Dame Q&A with Tyler Horka

Notre Dame beat writer Tyler Horka says he anticipates the Fighting Irish playing a little more zone than usual and that Riley Leonard is a “gamer.”

16 Jan 2025
by Garrick Hodge

159 Comments

Gray Sleeves for Championship Game

Ohio State will wear white jerseys with heritage stripes when it faces Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

16 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

117 Comments

Buckeyes Have High Respect for Leonard

Ohio State coaches and players view Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard as “a driving force” of the Fighting Irish with his running ability, leadership and competitiveness.

16 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

52 Comments

Man Up

Ohio State will see its heaviest dose of man coverage this season when it faces Notre Dame as the nation's No. 2 pass defense matches up with the Buckeyes' vaunted receivers.

16 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

119 Comments

Holtz Claps Back Again

Lou Holtz posted that if Notre Dame loses it will be to “preserve Ryan Day's job” despite telling the Toledo Blade he has no issue with Day.

15 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

257 Comments

Styles Unsurprised By Notre Dame’s Success

Lorenzo Styles Jr. still has “a lot of respect” for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame and is excited to face his former teammates in Monday’s national championship game.

15 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

13 Comments

Quick Hits: Championship Preparations

Will Howard says Ohio State's CFP run will mean “really nothing” without a national title win and Notre Dame transfer Lorenzo Styles Jr. says he's clearly “picked good...

15 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders, Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge, Dan Hope

28 Comments

“We Got to Be At Our Best”

Ryan Day says Ohio State wants to "finish this thing the right way" against Notre Dame and "leave no doubt" in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

15 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

33 Comments

Sawyer Receives Top Marks for Cotton Bowl

Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded Buckeyes for Ohio State’s win over Texas included Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Jordan Hancock, Quinshon Judkins and Cody Simon.

15 Jan 2025
by Matt Gutridge

43 Comments

RPW: Texas Review & Title Game Preview

We recap Ohio State’s thrilling win over Texas and assess what gives us confidence that the Buckeyes will win a national championship on Monday night vs. Notre Dame.

15 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

1 Comment

Eleven Dubcast: One Final Effort

This week's Eleven Dubcast relives the joy of Ohio State triumphing over Texas in the Cotton Bowl and looks ahead to the Buckeyes' facing Notre Dame in the CFP title game.

14 Jan 2025
by George Eisner

4 Comments

Coordinators Ready for Battle with ND

Chip Kelly says Austin Siereveld has been banged up and Notre Dame runs a lot of man coverage “because they can” while Jim Knowles wants his defense to “outplay” Notre...

14 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

85 Comments

Charting Howard’s Play in Clutch Texas Win

Will Howard completed seven of nine passes for 52 yards in a pivotal fourth quarter and had a crucial 4th-down conversion run on Ohio State’s go-ahead touchdown drive vs. Texas.

14 Jan 2025
by Josh Poloha

51 Comments

Stock Up/Down: Defense, Penalties

Sonny Styles and Jack Sawyer were among a long list of Buckeye defenders with great performances vs. Texas but Ohio State will need to commit fewer penalties against Notre Dame.

14 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

65 Comments

The Greatest Run

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