Last time Ohio State won national championship in football: Revisiting 2015 CFP title featuring Cardale Jones, Ezekiel Elliott
Since the BCS (Bowl Championship Series) began in 1998, Ohio State has played in five national championship games and holds a 2-3 record overall. The Buckeyes have played in two during the College Football Playoff era, a win over Oregon in 2015 and a loss to Alabama in 2021.