First look at predictions and storylines in the national championship matchup for the College Football Playoff.

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish suffered upset losses that set the tone as they embarked on the sort of comeback that might not have been possible in years past.

While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are celebrating their Orange Bowl victory this week, the rest of the college football world is debating if they should be in a conference. Before the Orange Bowl even kicked off on Thursday night,