CFP championship by the numbers: Ohio State could give Big Ten 1st back-to-back titles since 1942 January 18, 2025 by WKYC A Buckeyes win would give the Big Ten back-to-back national champions for the first time since 1942, when the league was called the Western Conference. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)