The Buckeyes were again underdogs as the # 2 - ranked Ducks were favored by seven points .
The Buckeyes then faced Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff National Championship .
The Buckeyes were again underdogs as the # 2 - ranked Oregon Ducks were favored by seven points .
The Buckeyes then faced Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff National Championship .