Ohio State earned a decisive win in the national championship against Notre Dame behind strong performances from Will Howard and Quinshon Judkins.

Ohio State football is only 30 minutes away from winning the College Football Playoff national championship over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes look amazing. OSU currently head into halftime with a 21-7 lead over Notre Dame and are set to receive the ball in the second half.

Here's what to know about the series history between Ohio State and Notre Dame, including all-time meetings, head-to-head records and more:

It didn’t take many by surprise to see former Notre Dame defensive coordinator Al Golden leave for the Cincinnati Bengals last week. Coach Golden spent a couple of seasons as the linebackers coach with the organization before coming to South Bend,

Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason

Then, for the biggest play of the game, Notre Dame decided to leave Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith on an island. It was third and 12 and the Fighting Irish would get the ball back with a stop with a chance to tie the game. Smith completely burned his defender and he was wide open for a huge gain, and he iced the game.

Fans couldn't help but make all kinds of jokes about Lou Holtz and Ryan Day after Ohio State football's win over Notre Dame.

We’re now just a few days away from a rare, rare event indeed, even if you are the fan of one of the best college football programs in the country. Ohio State and Notre Dame are all set to

Notre Dame closes its season in the national championship vs. Ohio State on Monday. How did ESPN's "College GameDay" predict the game?

The Buckeyes didn't want to leave their fate to one play or official's call. Well, the the Buckeyes left a little bit of doubt in Monday night's College Football ... Ohio State a 24-point lead. Defense stymies Irish as Buckeyes built lead Notre Dame's ...

Valentina Martinez: The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are set to face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship. This game is a tale of two defenses, but Ohio State will take home the glory. Ricardo Sandoval: The championship match is as highly profiled as one can be while also being one that no one expected.

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.