Ohio State’s regular-season loss to Michigan appeared devastating, with the Buckeyes falling 13-10 to their longtime rivals. Yet, former Alabama head coach Nick Saban believes that setback may have been the turning point for their championship aspirations.

Speaking on ESPN’s College GameDay, Saban explained, “Sometimes you need to lose. That humiliation ignited motivation and sharpened their focus. They’ve come together and are now playing exceptional football.”

Despite a close loss to Oregon earlier in the season, Ohio State had dominated most of their matchups. However, the defeat against Michigan served as a wake-up call before entering the College Football Playoff (CFP).

Since then, the Buckeyes have delivered commanding performances, scoring 42 points against Tennessee and crushing top-ranked Oregon 41-20 in the Rose Bowl after leading 34-8 at halftime. Now heading into the CFP Semifinals against Texas, Ohio State is poised to turn a season low into a title-winning high.

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