A campus, city and fan base that expects success finally broke through, reclaiming its spot atop the college football throne.

If someone tells you that games don't come down to one play, just show them this one, and Ohio State did what it needed to seal the win.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates with the trophy after their win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff ...

The Ohio State University Buckeyes are national champions after defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff ...

Fans couldn't help but make all kinds of jokes about Lou Holtz and Ryan Day after Ohio State football's win over Notre Dame.

“He’s the tip of the spear,” Left tackle Donovan Jackson said of Day. “He wants to win more than anyone in that locker room.

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