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There's no question that Ohio State's fourth consecutive loss to Michigan back on Nov. 30 sent shockwaves through Columbus. The Buckeyes, who had entered the matchup as a three-touchdown favorite, looked completely rattled against a Wolverine defense that held them to a season low 10 points.

The Fighting Irish advanced to the game by beating No. 6 Penn State, 27-24, in the Capital One Orange Bowl. Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman had extra motivation before the semifinal, becoming " angry " after Nittany Lions coach James Franklin poked fun at the now 39-year-old coach's youth.

As Ohio State prepares for the national championship against Notre Dame, he highlighted the importance of faith, family and friends in guiding the team.

Ryan Day got 100% on the significance of the Michigan loss ahead of the Buckeyes' clash with Notre Dame in the National Championship.

That’s due, partially, to the fact that the Buckeyes have won three straight playoff games — including two in blowout fashion. It’s been a remarkable turnaround for an Ohio State team that appeared to be on the brink of a total failure of a season.

Weeks after facing immense pressure following another Ohio State loss to Michigan, Day is a win away from the college football mountaintop.

On the eve of the national championship game, Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman held their final joint press conference.

Ohio State fans have complicated feelings toward Day, who has lost four straight to Michigan but is one win away from a national title.

A snow-covered ground and light winds will allow temperatures to drop to the lower single digits for the last time Thursday morning. Temperatures will rebound to the low 20s in the afternoon. We'll see highs climb above freezing for the first time Friday.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Monday is the big day when Ohio State and Notre Dame will face-off in the national championship in Atlanta. There’s been a lot of lead-up to this matchup between two historic programs.