The longest college football season ever, starting in August and ending on Inauguration Day, became an Ohio State coronation.

Coach Ryan Day shushed the critics, running back Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, and the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes held off a furious second-half rally to beat No. 7 seed Notre Dame, 34-23,

ATLANTA — Mercedes-Benz Stadium was the epicenter of the college football world Monday as it hosted the College Football Playoff National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame. The game features a plethora of stars as two of the sport’s most talented rosters meet head-to-head. The matchup also brought out stars off the field.