It was a battle that looked like it may not end up being one. Ohio State absorbed a first blow by Notre Dame, then scored 31 unanswered points through the first, second, and third quarters to

How has Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman fared against Ohio State? Here's a look at his record against his alma mater ahead of Monday's game:

Jack Kiser walked up the tunnel toward Notre Dame ’s locker room beneath Mercedes-Benz Stadium, tears welling in his bloodshot eyes, as if the linebacker had anything else to pour out. Behind him, all the scarlet and white confetti had fallen as Ohio State ’s national championship party swayed,

Head coach Marcus Freeman shouldered the blame for Notre Dame's 34-23 loss to Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game on

This loss for Notre Dame to Ohio State in the national title game wasn't Alabama 2013 all over again, but there were similarites. The differences were huge, though.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish had an incredible season, finishing 11-1 before earning a spot in the College Football Playoff as the No. 7 seed. They went on an impressive run, securing three straight victories against tough opponents,

The Irish representatives had to meet with the media at the podium following the game, you can see the whole sessions here, as head coach Marcus Freeman, quarterback Riley Leonard and linebacker Jack Kiser represented Notre Dame.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman had a moment after the Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship that has the attention of the college football world. Freeman witnessed his team mount a late comeback before ultimately falling short in the 34-23 loss to the Buckeyes.