Notre Dame football then almost pulled off a comeback for the ages. Eventually, Ohio State (14-2) made enough plays to hang on for a 34-23 victory, the first CFP champion in the 12-team format era.
Quinshon Judkins' 1-yard rushing touchdown to open the second half served to be more impactful than it looked to be when it happened, as Notre Dame attempted a late surge comeback. The Buckeyes ...