In a College Football Playoff National Championship filled with big plays and high emotions, the Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23 Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Here’s what went ...

Now the Buckeyes face No. 5 Texas at the Cotton Bowl. The other semifinal, to be played on Jan. 9, has No. 6 Penn State vs. the winner of Thursday's game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame.

Malaki Branham played for the Ohio State Buckeyes before being drafted by the San Antonio Spurs.