Legendary coach Nick Saban said on "College GameDay" that "nobody's gonna remember" Ohio State lost to Michigan if the Buckeyes win a national title.

To former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the loss to Michigan might have been the best thing for the Buckeyes, who are the current favorite to win the College Football Playoff nat

The college football legend has consistently touted the job of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, as well as the play of Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard, freshman sensation wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, and his former safety Caleb Downs, who spent his freshman season at Alabama before transferring to Columbus.

The College Football Playoff, in its first year with a 12-team field, began Dec. 20 and ends Jan. 20, 2025. Here is a full schedule and all results.

It'll be Ohio State and Notre Dame for the national championship after the Buckeyes defeated Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday evening. Ohio State

Ohio State suffered a brutal defeat to bitter rival Michigan in November but has bounced back to reach the College Football Playoff semifinals and the Cotton Bowl Classic

Ohio State has been blitzing less during its College Football Playoff run but has seen an uptick in sacks during wins over Oregon and Tennessee.