Top 10 Ohio State football games in the 21st century

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 12: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs the ball in the second half against the Oregon Ducks during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium on January 12, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

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BLACKSBURG, VA – SEPTEMBER 7: Cardale Jones #12 of the Ohio State Buckeyes passes for a 24-yard touchdown in the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 7, 2015 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

8: Ohio State Beats Oregon (2014-2015), wins first CFP playoff championship game 42-20.

Ohio State came into this game with third string quarterback Cardale Jones who had two very good games as the starting quarterback. However, he was now going up against Heisman winner Marcus Mariota and the Oregon Ducks.

Mariota would strike first with a touchdown pass to Keanon Lowe. Ohio State would answer back a few possessions later when Ezekiel Elliott scored and then Jones would throw to Nick Vannett for a touchdown.

The Buckeyes and Ducks would remain close in the third with the score 21-17. Oregon would drive down the field but the defense would hold them to only a field goal.

After that, it was all Ohio State and Ezekiel Elliott who rushed for 246 yards and four touchdowns. The Buckeyes would become the first team to win the College Football Playoff.

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