Still, Ohio State and Notre Dame are two of the most tradition-rich teams in college football, which could drive the ratings. Notre Dame has won 11 national championships, while Ohio State has eight.

That could have played a role in drawing viewers away from the College Football Playoff, but even with that slight ... last-minute semifinal victory. Notre Dame and Penn State played their Orange Bowl ...

Former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz has taken a shot at Ryan Day ahead of Monday's CFP championship game between the Irish and the Buckeyes. Here's more: ...