A returning core of upperclassmen has led Ohio State to the College Football Playoff final, sitting on the verge of a national championship.

Notre Dame and Ohio State rest somewhere in the middle on roster construction, leaning toward high school recruits.

The expanded 12-team College Football Playoff will hit its final stop Monday as Notre Dame takes on Ohio State in the national championship game.

Former Oregon Ducks head coach and Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly comments on Dan Lanning's 12-men penalty in October.

Former Oregon Ducks coach Chip Kelly took a shot at his former football program on Saturday. Ahead of Monday’s national championship game against Notre Dame, the current Ohio State offensive coordinator was asked about what motivated the Buckeyes entering their Rose Bowl matchup with Oregon — a 41-21 blowout win.

Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly suggested Saturday that Oregon's decision to purposely play with 12 men on the field during a pivotal down in