Ohio State is back on the top of the college football world with its first national championship since 2014 after beating Notre Dame in Atlanta.

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

Ohio State athletics director Ross Bjork stood behind Ryan Day when many wanted the football coach removed. Now, after Day led the Buckeyes to a College Football Playoff National Championship, Bjork is maintaining his trust.

In a year that saw many calling for his job following a two-loss regular season and fourth straight loss to Michigan, Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes got the last laugh by winning this year's national championship.