The stage is set for the 2025 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game as No. 6 Ohio State takes on seventh seed/No. 5 Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on January 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Both teams have faced significant challenges to reach this point. Ohio State lost its first two games of the postseason, including a crushing 13-10 defeat to rival Michigan, but bounced back with convincing victories over Oregon and Texas. Meanwhile, Notre Dame has overcome 13 straight wins since its Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois, culminating in a 27-24 win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl.
The Buckeyes have had significant momentum on their side, while the Irish have relied on the resilience of quarterback Riley Leonard and standout return specialist Jayden Harrison. Ohio State has been particularly dominant, outscoring Oregon 34-8 in the first half alone to secure a 41-21 win.
Notre Dame’s journey has been marked by perseverance. The Irish overcame a heartbreaking loss to Northern Illinois to launch a championship run that saw them top Indiana and Georgia before advancing to the Orange Bowl.
The Buckeyes are favored to win, with odds of -350, while Notre Dame is at +280. Ohio State leads the all-time series between the two teams 6-2, but has faced stiff competition from the Irish in recent years.
As the stage is set for a thrilling matchup, fans can tune in to watch the CFP National Championship game on ESPN.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-ohio-state-vs-notre-140000424.html