As Ohio State football's focus shifts from its championship to the offseason, here are three questions the Buckeyes must answer before spring practice begins.

Plus, more questions on whether the CFP format was a success, next year's rising teams and college football's longest season ever.

ESPN announced an average of 22.1 million viewers tuned in to watch Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 in championship game for the College Football

The game had 22.1 million viewers, and peaked with 26.1 million viewers in the 8:30-8:45 p.m. Eastern window. It was the most-watched non-NFL sporting event over the past year, but ratings were down compared to previous College Football Playoff title games.

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.

Buckeye fans can see the College Football Playoff national championship trophy up close and personal this week in Columbus.

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.