However, in 1961, the Buckeyes were awarded the national championship by the Football Writers Association of America and in 1970, they were named champions by the National Football Foundation. In 1961, Alabama was also named national champions, and in 1970, Nebraska and Texas also got the honor.

Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.