Ohio State won the first national title in college football’s playoff era, running over Oregon 42-20 on Monday.
Ezekiel Elliott rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns for the Buckeyes, including three straight times in the second half after the Ducks pulled within a point in the third quarter.
Ohio State overcame four turnovers to give coach Urban Meyer his first title in his third season with the team following two championships at Florida, decided under the old BCS system.
Cardale Jones, who started the season as Ohio State’s third-string quarterback, accounted for two scores as the Buckeyes won their fifth national championship.
Oregon quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive, but couldn’t lead the second-seeded Ducks to their first national title.