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.

ATLANTA (AP) — Between Touchdown Jesus, “Win One for the Gipper," Rudy, and, yes, even the forward pass, there are those who believe football wouldn’t quite be football without Notre Dame.

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ATLANTA — The national title drought for Notre Dame football remains at 36 years and counting after a promising start gave way to a 34-23 loss to Ohio State on Monday night in the College ...

It was that 56-yard gain that snuffed out a feverish Notre Dame comeback and made the Buckeyes the champion of the sport's first 12-team playoff, just as they were champions of its first four-team ...

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Temple at Memphis, 2 p.m. Wichita St. at South Florida, 2 p.m. Ohio St. at Nebraska, 2 p.m. Arizona St. at Oklahoma St., 2 p.m. Lafayette at American, 6 p.m. Howard at Md.-Eastern Shore, 8 p.m. East ...

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo tied Bob Knight's Big Ten record for wins, leading the ninth-ranked Spartans to a comeback ...

While Woodson hopes that injured forward Malik Reneau will return to the lineup sooner rather than later, he told reporters the team's disappointing effort in the first half — IU gave up 60 ...

Hardly a vintage shooting night, but didn’t stop working for it. IU’s only real surge back into the game came through him, albeit briefly. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.