Let's take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best images and coverage from the Buckeyes' championship night.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are national champions for the ninth time after a 34-23 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish just a few days ago. While head coach

Then, for the biggest play of the game, Notre Dame decided to leave Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith on an island. It was third and 12 and the Fighting Irish would get the ball back with a stop with a chance to tie the game. Smith completely burned his defender and he was wide open for a huge gain, and he iced the game.