Ohio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title game.

The College Football Playoff semifinals are over, and the national championship matchup is set. Either Ohio State or Notre Dame, two of the most successful programs in college football history, will add another massive win to its already impressive total.

Analysis: Ohio State was far from perfect in its College Football Playoff semifinal against Texas, which made the victory even more rewarding.

Ohio State defeated Texas on Friday to reach the College Football Playoff final. Here's what we learned from the Buckeyes' 28-14 win.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are in Texas for the College Football Playoff semifinal, a Cotton Bowl matchup against the Texas Longhorns

The past few weeks of college football have been incredibly vindicating for Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, who has silenced all doubters after his team's November loss to arch-rival Michigan. After losing The Game as three-touchdown favorites,

That's why Day might need an exit strategy. On his terms. This is becoming a quality of life thing. After the latest Michigan loss, Day got a vote of confidence from his athletic director (Ross Bjork). It was Day's 10th career loss. He lost two this season by a total of four points and avenged one of them.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has a chance to lead his team to the College Football Playoff national championship game on Friday night, but first the Buckeyes must defeat the Texas Longhorns. Here’s a look back at Day’s complete history in bowl games through the years.