Ohio State coach Ryan Day watched as Michigan planted its flag at midfield inside the Horseshoe, chaos ensuing: fans chanting "F--- Ryan Day," his players both fighting back and walking around dazed,

By the time the meeting concluded, emotions had run high, tears had been shed—and Ohio State had been born anew. The Buckeyes are national champions, completing their run to the program’s first title since 2014 with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame on Monday night.