Facing fourth-and-goal, down 31-15 early in the fourth quarter in a College Football Playoff National Championship clash against Ohio State, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman elected to kick a field goal.

Following a 34-23 loss to Ohio State in Monday's Playoff title game, Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman told reporters "we can't make mistakes. It falls on my shoulders. And as the head coach, we have to be better prepared for this moment.

Notre Dame football held an early lead before Ohio State raced away, only for the Fighting Irish's comeback to fall short in the national championship.

Ohio State is your College Football Playoff National Champion. After jumping out to a 31-7 lead, the Buckeyes would let Notre Dame get back to within a score. And then Jeremiah Smith showed up once again to haul in a deep pass on third and long to secure Ohio State’s ninth national title.

Ohio State is back on the top of the college football world with its first national championship since 2014 after beating Notre Dame in Atlanta.

Instant thoughts after Notre Dame's comeback effort falls short against Ohio State in the national championship.

Ohio State can celebrate another title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman shares his emotions after the Irish's loss to Ohio State in the National Championship.