Jan 8, 2026 - News
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Thursday's Fiesta Bowl — and this chart — have us mourning the missed potential of the Buckeyes' latest playoff run.
By the numbers: Ohio State has won nine national championships, but never two back-to-back — a rare feat only accomplished by a handful of teams in the modern era.
Yes, but: Alas, another tough New Year's Eve loss means fans are watching from the sidelines instead of witnessing history.
😬 Our thought bubble: When the Buckeyes make the playoffs again, we hope they're scheduled to compete on a different night.