That’s one advantage of the new 12-team playoff era. Teams can learn from their mistakes. But it takes a special coaching staff and special group of players to capitalize on lessons learned. They believe they can beat anyone, even if they appear outmatched.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish will go at it in the College Football Championship on Monday, here's how to watch.

The Buckeyes would be wise to control the running game on offense in their pursuit of college football's ultimate prize