ATLANTA — Before Ohio State won the national championship, freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith warned everyone about playing man coverage against him. He often feasted when cornerbacks tried to defend him by themselves, and for a long time Monday night, Ohio State’s receivers said Notre Dame used zone more than their usual tendency.

Ryan Day describes what it took for Ohio State to overcome adversity and become CFP national champions.

Years of disappointment made Ohio State coach Ryan Day question whether he'd ever coach OSU to a title. Those heartbreaks made the title even sweeter.

Ryan Day was on the hot seat at Ohio State after a fourth straight loss to Michigan. But after bringing the Buckeyes their first national championship in a decade, he could've gloated, but handled it all with class.

Ohio State Buckeyes coach Ryan Day received a heartwarming take from a renowned analyst following his team's National Championship Game win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.