Buckeyes Face Irish in CFP National Championship Showdown

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has narrowed down to its final two contenders, with eighth-seeded Ohio State facing seventh-seeded Notre Dame in the championship game on January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ESPN will provide comprehensive coverage of the title match across its networks and digital platforms.

Both teams are seeking national championships for the first time in their respective histories. The Buckeyes aim to end a drought that began under coach Urban Meyer, while the Fighting Irish seek their first title since 1988. Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman and Ohio State’s Ryan Day will both be vying for their first national championship as head coaches.

Key details for fans include:

* Watch live coverage on ESPN and its networks
* Tune in to “College GameDay” at 5 p.m. ET, followed by “Ram Trucks Pregame”
* English broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
* Other options include Field Pass with “The Pat McAfee Show,” Command Center, SkyCast, and Spanish broadcast on ESPN Deportes

Fans can access more college football content through the NCAA football streaming hub or visit the ESPN college football hub page for news, analysis, stats, and more.

Source: https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/43400076/how-watch-2025-cfp-national-championship