Ohio State, Notre Dame Set for Title Game

The 2024 college football postseason culminates with Ohio State facing Notre Dame in the national championship, following a dramatic Cotton Bowl victory over Texas. This season marked a notable decline for the SEC, which had only one team advance to the semifinals and finished 2-3 in the inaugural 12-team playoff, while the Big Ten emerged as a dominant force with a 10-6 bowl record. The ACC struggled significantly, posting a dismal 2-11 mark in bowl games, while the AAC and MAC also had strong postseason performances despite not having teams in the CFP. Notably, this championship game will be the second consecutive one without a team from the South, reflecting a shift in college football dominance. The upcoming championship promises to be a pivotal moment in assessing the changing landscape of college football among conferences. The discussion around conference performances highlights the evolving nature of competition in college football.