Ohio State Wins National Title, Tops Final AP College Football Poll

The Buckeyes' historic playoff run secures their first championship since 2014 and cements Big Ten dominance with three teams in the top five.

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 in the national championship game, completing a dominant College Football Playoff run.
The Buckeyes are the first team to beat four of the final AP top five and six of the top 10 in a single season.
This marks Ohio State's sixth AP national title and the Big Ten's second consecutive championship following Michigan's 2023 victory.
Notre Dame achieved its highest final AP ranking since 1993, finishing second, followed by Oregon, Texas, and Penn State in the top five.
The Big Ten made history with three teams in the final AP top five for the first time, highlighting the conference's strength this season.