Joe Lyberger, a defensive quality control coach for Ohio State, is under investigation for alleged misconduct just weeks after the Buckeyes' national championship victory.

Through the pain and misery of Notre Dame's championship game loss at the hands of bitter rival Ohio State, some valuable lessons can be learned to help the Irish the next time they are in this position. In this regard, the Buckeyes proved to be a terrific measuring stick.

Notre Dame and Ohio State rest somewhere in the middle on roster construction, leaning toward high school recruits.

What to know about the Fighting Irish and Buckeyes’ history on the football field before the College Football Playoff title game.

Ohio State won its ninth national championship in program history by holding off a late comeback attempt by Notre Dame.

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

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.

The Irish, fresh off losing a national title game to the Buckeyes, reportedly hired defensive coordinator Chris Ash on Wednesday. The deal is expected to be finalized shortly.