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'Truth-telling' loss to Michigan continues to fuel Ohio State

ATLANTA, Ga. - Following Ohio State's fourth straight loss to Michigan, the players met with coach Ryan Day during which they "really hashed some things out," quarterback Will Howard said on Saturday, a turning point in their season that helped propel the team to Monday's national championship game against Notre Dame.

"It was really a truth-telling time," Howard said at the College Football Playoff media day. "The facts were laid out there. People were challenged. Everyone including myself had to look in the mirror a little bit and say what can I do better?