The Big Ten Conference has reason to celebrate, especially with two of its teams competing in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff (CFP). If Ohio State secures a victory against Notre Dame in the championship this Monday night, it would mark a significant achievement for the conference, establishing back-to-back national champions for the first time since 1942, when the league was known as the Western Conference.

That year, under the leadership of coach Paul Brown, Ohio State finished with a 9-1 record, becoming the third consecutive national champion from the conference, following Minnesota’s titles in 1940 and 1941. More recently, Michigan brought the Big Ten its first national title since Ohio State’s 2014 victory. The upcoming championship game is shaping up to be a noteworthy event.

Here are some key statistics that set the scene for the championship match-up:

– 0:00: Ohio State has not trailed at any point during its three playoff games to date.
– 6: This game will be the sixth consecutive contest between Notre Dame and Ohio State where both teams are ranked among the top 10.
– 50: The CFP championship trophy, which weighs 50 pounds, is made from a combination of 24-karat gold, bronze, and stainless steel and measures 26.5 inches in height.
– 91: Ohio State holds the top position in terms of producing NFL first-round draft picks, with Notre Dame following in fourth place.
– 100: Approximately 100 television cameras are expected to cover the championship game, as stated by ESPN.
– 110: Notre Dame boasts the highest number of consensus All-Americans, while Ohio State ranks second.
– 148-17: This season, Notre Dame has outscored opponents in the crucial “middle eight,” which consists of the final four minutes of the first half and the initial four minutes of the second half.
– 268: Coach Marcus Freeman recorded 268 total tackles while playing linebacker at Ohio State from 2004 to 2008.
– 19.2 million: The CFP semifinals attracted an average of 19.2 million viewers across all ESPN platforms, according to Nielsen statistics.
– $1,520: As of Friday, the lowest ticket price on the resale market for the championship game stood at $1,520.

With excitement building, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this historic clash.