Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason

Following early action that pushed Ohio State to as high as -9.5 and a second round of buyback bets on Notre Dame, the CFP National Championship Game spread appears settled at -8.5 — at least for now.

Day’s Buckeyes had eventual national champion Georgia on tilt in the playoffs a couple of years ago, but the Ohio State lost a heartbreaker. Day’s record vs. Michigan is rough for Buckeyes fans to digest, but Ohio State’s leader is 60 minutes away from potentially adding a national championship to his resume.