Until 2014, Ohio State had won one title since 1968. Meyer was the architect 10 years ago. He has a room in his restaurant named after his record against Michigan, "7-0". Meanwhile, Day -- the winningest coach in the FBS (.872) -- is being compared to John Cooper.

It took most of the season, but two games into the newly-extended College Football Playoff, the Ohio State Buckeyes look like the team everyone thought they should be this season. The Buckeyes have what is believed to be the most expensive roster in all of football;