Notre Dame fans share their thoughts on the heartbreaking loss to Ohio State, reflecting on what went wrong and what’s next for the Irish.

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

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.

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.

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

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

The winner claims the national championship in the first year of the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff and longest college football season ever. Ohio State is trying for its sixth title, and first since its 2014 team won the inaugural CFP. Notre Dame is going for its 12th title, and first since 1988.