As someone who covered Michigan’s national championship and its aftermath, I thought I’d give Ohio State a few pointers about what’s next.

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame on Monday night to become the latest national champions. The college football championship stays in the Big Ten with Michigan winning the previous year against Washington.

Early betting odds for Michigan vs. Ohio State 2025 "The Game" football matchup released one day after the Buckeyes' National Championship

Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

"They may not want to hear this, but Ohio State may have to credit Michigan for them being in the national championship game tonight," Barrie told a panel that also consisted of Joey Galloway, Sam Acho and "Stanford Steve" Coughlin.

Michigan has owned Ohio State on the field, and now they have also beaten the Buckeyes in the television ratings game

With Ohio State winning its first national championship in a decade, let's find out if the 2024 Buckeyes are among the best College Football Playoff National Champions to date. Some of these teams were all-timers!

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates with the trophy after their win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) ATLANTA (AP) — The pass seemed to hang up there forever.