Ohio State beats Oregon in national title game Los Angeles Times | January 12, 2015 | 9:11 PM The Ohio State Buckeyes won the inaugural College Football Playoff national championship game with a punishing 42-20 victory over the Oregon Ducks tonight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite turning the ball over four times, the Buckeyes (14-1) won with Ezekiel Elliott rushing for 246 yards and four touchdowns while third-string quarterback Cardale Jones passed for 242 yards and a score. Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota passed for 333 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Ducks (13-2). For the latest information go to www.latimes.com.