Ohio State made it hard on themselves with numerous offensive penalties vs. Texas. Ryan Day said his team must be better vs. Notre Dame in title game.

In a previous era, there would have only been two opportunities to prove yourself as an impact player. For Notre Dame and Ohio State, there were four with national spotlights. Here are 10 of the most impactful players among the two teams heading into the championship game, including numerous future first-rounders and breakout underclassmen.

Notre Dame faces Ohio State next Monday in the CFB Playoff National Title game. Following last season's close game and team shifts, expect a fierce battle.

A Texas exodus for the NFL has begun. Three key Longhorns underclassmen, offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr., wide receiver Matthew Golden, and running back Jaydon Blue, have declared for the NFL draft after the Longhorns lost to Ohio State in a College Football Playoff semifinal.

Kelvin Banks Jr., Jaydon Blue and Hayden Conner all said via social media Sunday they are foregoing their remaining college eligibility and entering the professional football ranks.