Will Howard was surrounded by higher-profile players at Ohio State, but in the end he tied the Buckeyes' national title run together.

A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's offense vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Notre Dame football defensive tackle Howard Cross III on facing Ohio State QB Will Howard and the 'great talent' around him on offense

Howard, the former Downingtown West star, connected on his first 13 passes to set the record for consecutive completions in a CFP title game. His late 56-yard completion sealed the Buckeyes' win.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard is trying to lead his team to a national title, and he could also achieve some massive individual history in the pro

Quinshon Judkins took a co-starring role as Ohio State got off to one of the most dominant offensive starts in national championship game history.

Both quarterbacks knew their final season of college football could still be a special one even after their teams endured difficult setbacks.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard has sort of been a breakout star in the College Football Playoff, silencing all of his doubters in leading Ohio Stat

The No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes capped off their remarkable College Football Playoff run with a national title on Monday night, defeating the No. 7 seed

Ohio State had a couple snoozers to start things off as they dominated their first two CFP games. Ohio State blew out Tennessee at home in the first round as they won 42-17, and then they smoked one seed Oregon in the quarterfinals as it was 31-0 halfway through the second quarter. They cruised to a 41-21 win.

In the second quarter of Monday's game vs. Notre Dame, Ohio State football quarterback Will Howard set the CFP championship game record for consecutive passes.