ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, an Ohio State alumnus, revealed that he received a text message from former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel ahead of Monday night's title game. “He texted me today – ‘Buckeyes versus a Buckeye. What a night,'” Herbstreit said.

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Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel has a vested interest in the CFP title game not only with the Buckeyes, but also former Buckeye Marcus Freeman, who played for him from 2004-08.

Former Ohio State football head coach Jim Tressel had a feeling that the Buckeyes would respond well after losing to Michigan.

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Ryan Day’s name was probably already on the minds of NFL teams before he led Ohio State to a national title, so accomplishing that feat only makes him more desirable. The Buckeyes head coach has spent most of his coaching career at the collegiate level,

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