Ohio State's head coach, Ryan Day, jokingly gave his stamp of approval to NBA star LeBron James trying out for the Buckeyes football program.

Few things in life are certain, but LeBron James rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes is something that can never be questioned.

On Monday evening, the Ohio State Buckeyes will compete for their first national championship since 2014 when they claimed the first title of the CFP era. When the bright lights are on and teams are competing for championships,

The NBA icon is a proud fan of Ohio and supports the Buckeyes to the fullest. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a big supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team as he proudly represents being Akron's own hero.

A lot has changed since Ohio State last hoisted a national championship trophy on Jan. 12, 2015. Here's what the world looked like the last time the Buckeyes ruled the college football world.

What does "Ohio Against the World" mean? Explaining what Ohio State's mantra, catchphrase means heading into Monday's CFP championship game:

Ryan Day's journey with Ohio State, which led to a CFP championship, provides a lesson on the intersection of football, family and fandom.

The Cavs have dropped two consecutive games for only the second time this season as they look to rebound Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.

Tens of thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Ohio State's latest College Football Playoff National Championship on Sunday at the Shoe.

Ohio State, the first team to run the gauntlet of four playoff games on its way to the national title, celebrated with 30,000 Buckeyes fans on Sunday at Ohio Stadium.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Freshman guard Jaloni Cambridge had 20 points and eight rebounds and No. 12 Ohio State rallied from a 15-point deficit in a 74-66 victory over No. 8 Maryland on Thursday night.

Let's take a look back at Sports Illustrated's best images and coverage from the Buckeyes' championship night.