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What a season it was for the Ohio State Buckeyes. After a crushing loss to rival Michigan, Ohio State tore through the newly expanded College Football Playoff, dismantling Tennessee, avenging its loss to Oregon, defeating Texas and ultimately handling Notre Dame to win the national championship.
The celebration in Columbus was in full swing on the night of the title victory. But in college football, things change quickly.
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COACHING OVERHAUL
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Almost immediately, the Buckeyes faced major staff departures.