During Ohio State's postgame press conference, head coach Ryan Day is asked how the Buckeyes handled the Michigan loss and responded to make a historic playoff run.

The Ohio State football team has been through a ton this season, and in a past year it wouldn’t even get a chance to compete for a national title after two regular season stumbles. Now, however, the B

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State coach Ryan Day is now one win away from a national title, just weeks after it seemed the program was in long-term trouble. Now, after three-straight playoff wins, the Buckeyes will face Notre Dame in the national title game on Jan. 20.

The No. 5 seeded Longhorns and No. 8 seeded Buckeyes meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to duke it out for a shot at the title. Ohio State has had more recent success, winning the big dance in 2015 with quarterback Cardale Jones at the helm and running back Ezekiel Elliott leading the charge with four rushing touchdowns.

Realistically, I think Ohio State can pull it off if Ryan Day can get the penalties in check and get control from opening kick' — Zoe Collins Rath