Jan. 10, 2025, 5 p.m.

Ohio State's National Championship* Will Come With An Asterisk Called Michigan

JAY PAPE

So there’s an outside chance Ohio State wins the national championship this season. Truly a remarkable achievement—like putting a fresh coat of paint on a house after it burned down.

Problem is, beating Michigan was Ohio State’s Super Bowl, and they got demolished in their own stadium, in front of their own fans. Everything after that is a consolation prize.

Congrats on your participation trophy though. Really impressive how you dominated all those teams that weren't Michigan.

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