Ohio State, Notre Dame: A Tale of Two Traditions

Ohio State and Notre Dame, two of the most tradition-rich programs in college football, have found success by evolving with the times. The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have embraced modernized approaches to the sport while honoring the history that is as much a part of their DNA as helmets and shoulder pads.

The Balanced Approach

Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork said the Buckeyes' football program takes a balanced approach, respecting the past while moving toward the future. The same can be said for Notre Dame, which has steered its way to the College Football Playoff National Championship game by embracing modernized approaches to the sport while honoring the history that is as much a part of their DNA as helmets and shoulder pads.

The Players

Ohio State's roster includes 10 additions via transfer, once a taboo subject in Columbus. The players opted to play for the Buckeyes partly due to the just-established coffers of name, image and likeness money. Notre Dame's roster includes 10 additions via transfer, once a taboo subject in South Bend. The players opted to play for the Irish partly due to the just-established coffers of name, image and likeness money.

The Coaches

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has led the Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff National Championship game in his second season as head coach. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has led the Irish to the College Football Playoff National Championship game in his first season as head coach.

The Future

Ohio State and Notre Dame have found success by evolving with the times. The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have embraced modernized approaches to the sport while honoring the history that is as much a part of their DNA as helmets and shoulder pads. The future is bright for both programs, as they continue to adapt to the changing landscape of college football.