PHOTOS: Ohio State defeats Notre Dame to win the 2025 CFP National Championship
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2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jermaine Mathews Jr. #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes talks with head coach Ryan Day after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Gee Scott Jr. #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Defensive player of the game Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ryan Rudzinski #46 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 i the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes kisses the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Gee Scott Jr. #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Lathan Ransom #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jack Sawyer #33, JT Tuimoloau #44 and Lathan Ransom #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Drayk Bowen #34 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes is interviewed after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes fan celebrate during the trophy ceremony at 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with his team after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: A view of a Ohio State Buckeyes helmet on the field after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes fans are seen during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: JT Tuimoloau #44 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts as he walks to the locker room after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The flag is seen on the field during the national anthem prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Defensive player of the game Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is interviewed after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks during a press conference after the 2025 CFP National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish speaks during a press conference after the 2025 CFP National Championship game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball after catching a pass in front of Christian Gray #29 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for a first down during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after throwing a pass for a first down against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes catches a pass in front of Christian Gray #29 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish for a first down during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Gee Scott Jr. #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman and members of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish look on after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ohio State President Ted Carter looks on after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Mitch Jeter #98 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish misses a field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Beaux Collins #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass for a two point conversion against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jaden Greathouse #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass in front of Jordan Hancock #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jaden Greathouse #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass in front of Jordan Hancock #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes for a touchdown during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate and hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes bench reacts after a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day and JT Tuimoloau #44 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes gets a Gatorade bath after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jermaine Mathews Jr. #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate at the end of the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes performs prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: A general view of prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: JT Tuimoloau #44 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts in the first quarter during the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jayden Fielding #38 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after kicking a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes performs prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish takes a snap in the first quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes marching band performs prior to a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass during the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: A member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish band looks on during the third quarter of a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: A general view of prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes
marching band performs during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Quinshon Judkins #1 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Fans are seen prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Notre Dame Fighting Irish take the field prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after throwing a pass for a touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: A fan is seen prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Notre Dame Fighting Irish fans are seen during the third quarter of a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes marching band performs prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Fans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are seen prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes take the field prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jayden Fielding #38 of the Ohio State Buckeyes kicks a field goal against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass in front of Sonny Styles #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes takes the field prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Emeka Egbuka #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts at the end of the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
