The Irish Illustrated team has its finger on the pulse of Notre Dame transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more after the Irish lost to Ohio State in the CFP National Championship

Then, for the biggest play of the game, Notre Dame decided to leave Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith on an island. It was third and 12 and the Fighting Irish would get the ball back with a stop with a chance to tie the game. Smith completely burned his defender and he was wide open for a huge gain, and he iced the game.

Notre Dame has learned the hard way that recruiting star ratings are essential to competing at the highest level in college football.

Alumni playing for Ohio State and Notre Dame were introduced at halftime of the boys game, just four days after the Buckeyes won the national title.

Notre Dame fell to Ohio State in the national championship on Monday night. Here are the highlights from the Fighting Irish's loss:

Notre Dame captain Jack Kiser was understandably emotional following the Irish loss in Monday night's national championship game.