The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 and won their seventh National Championship. With the victory, the Buckeyes have won their seventh National Championship in school history.
The Fighting Irish took the ball down the field and quarterback Riley Leonard scored a touchdown. But Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day said his team did not flinch.
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JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes sing the alma mater, ‘Carmen Ohio’, after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard attempts a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Rapper and designer Travis Scott speaks to reporters before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Buckeye fans make their presence felt before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom celebrates after an incomplete pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ryan Day speaks to Tom Luginbill after the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jeremiah Smith runs by Christian Gray and catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman enters Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Actress and singer Coco Jones sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman makes his entrance before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Will Howard attempts a deep pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard runs the ball during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Fans of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jeremiah Smith of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes sing the alma mater, ‘Carmen Ohio’, after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate attempts to catch a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
The Ohio State Buckeyes run onto the field before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, head coach Ryan Day, TreVeyon Henderson and members of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jack Sawyer attempts to tackle Eli Raridon during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Darius J. Butler, Pat McAfee and AJ Hawk, host a simulcast of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson runs the ball during the first half of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Charlie Selna of Notre Dame runs with the ball during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day looks on during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer bears down on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles sacks Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Darius J. Butler, Pat McAfee and AJ Hawk, host a simulcast of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard speaks to ESPN’s Rece Davis after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse of Notre Dame scores a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson is tackled by Drayk Bowen during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ty Hamilton of The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Shawn Lodge takes a knee ahead of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis appears before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard attempts a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
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Kris Mitchell celebrates with Jaden Greathouse during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard says prayers ahead of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard gets hit by Notre Dame’s Adon Shuler during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Actress and singer Coco Jones sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State fans pose for photographs during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Actress and singer Coco Jones sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Big Nut and his wife look on during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
The Ohio State Buckeyes wide receivers huddle before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman speaks to his players before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Riley Leonard runs the ball during the first half of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a missed field goal attempt during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State cornerback Caleb Downs speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day salutes the fans after his team won the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer bears down on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman speaks to his players before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom runs onto the field before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Riley Leonard runs the ball during the first half of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen) -
Cardale Jones greets players before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis appears before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dane quarterback Riley Leonard takes the snap and looks to pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State defensive lineman Ty Hamilton runs onto the field before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Buckeye fans make their presence felt before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper appears before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Archie Griffin greets New Orleans Saints defensive lineman Chase Young before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Maurice Clarett, an alumnus of The Ohio State University, appears after the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper appears before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Cole Gahagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Learfield and Michael Rubin pose for photographs before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Chase Young of the New Orleans Saints greets Bonita Griffin and Archie Griffin before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Cole Gahagan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Learfield, Michael Rubin, CEO and Founder of Fanatics and Travis Scott pose for photographs before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Athletics Director at The Ohio State University, appears after the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Buckeye fans make their presence felt before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Former Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones signs a cheerleading megahorn before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Bryce Harper greets former members of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Cole Gahagan, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Learfield hugs Travis Scott before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman enters Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Maurice Clarett, an alumnus of The Ohio State University, appears after the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Athletics Director at The Ohio State University, appears after the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Athletics Director at The Ohio State University, appears after the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day salutes the fans after his team won the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State cornerback Caleb Downs speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) Egbuka speaks to reporters after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes sing the alma mater, ‘Carmen Ohio’, after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
JT Tuimoloau of the Ohio State Buckeyes sing the alma mater, ‘Carmen Ohio’, after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ty Hamilton of The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Cody Simon of The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the trophy after his team won the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
JT Tuimoloau, head coach Ryan Day, TreVeyon Henderson and members of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
JT Tuimoloau, head coach Ryan Day, TreVeyon Henderson and members of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, head coach Ryan Day, TreVeyon Henderson and members of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, head coach Ryan Day, TreVeyon Henderson and members of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after winning the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day speaks to ESPN’s Rece Davis after his team won the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard speaks to ESPN’s Rece Davis after his team won the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jeremiah Smith runs by Christian Gray and catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jeremiah Smith runs by Christian Gray and catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Will Howard attempts a deep pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Kris Mitchell celebrates with Jaden Greathouse during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Kris Mitchell celebrates with Jaden Greathouse during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Kris Mitchell celebrates with Jaden Greathouse during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Kris Mitchell celebrates with Jaden Greathouse during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse catches a touchdown pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Charlie Selna of Notre Dame runs with the ball during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman reacts after a missed field goal attempt during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman looks on during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dane quarterback Riley Leonard takes the snap and looks to pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State safety Lathan Ransom celebrates after an incomplete pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Big Nut and his wife look on during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse is tackled out of bounds by Davison Igbinosun during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Charlie Selna of Notre Dame runs with the ball during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Fans of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Fans of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrate during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer bears down on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State linebacker Jack Sawyer bears down on Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard attempts a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
A general view of Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
RJ Oben of Notre Dame hits Ohio State quarterback Will Howard after the play during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard attempts a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ryan Day walks the sidelines during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse of Notre Dame scores a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse of Notre Dame scores a touchdown during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse of Notre Dame evades Ohio State tacklers during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Jaden Greathouse of Notre Dame evades Ohio State tacklers during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard throws a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams celebrates his quarterback sack during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles sacks Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate attempts to catch a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka catches a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard throws a pass during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Former Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer acknoledges the crowd during the second half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State fans pose for photographs during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State fans pose for photographs during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State fans pose for photographs during halftime of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Actress and singer Coco Jones sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Actress and singer Coco Jones sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman speaks to his players before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Darius J. Butler, Pat McAfee and AJ Hawk, host a simulcast of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Darius J. Butler, Pat McAfee and AJ Hawk, host a simulcast of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ryan Day speaks to Tom Luginbill after the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate at the end of the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a pass during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day looks on during the first half of the College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson runs the ball during the first half of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson runs the ball during the first half of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Buckeye fans make their presence felt before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis appears before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis appears before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Riley Leonard scores a touchdown during the first quarter of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen) -
The Ohio State Buckeyes run onto the field before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Cole Gahagan, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Learfield, Michael Rubin, CEO and Founder of Fanatics and Travis Scott pose for photographs before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice) -
Cole Gahagan, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Learfield and Michael Rubin pose for photographs before the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2025 inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo: Itoro N. Umontuen/The Atlanta Voice)
“That first drive went right down the field. I thought we responded in a big way, never flinched,” said Day. “And I think, again, if you think about the run we’ve gone on here in the playoffs, a big part of the way we’ve responded coming off the end of the season, but then even the way the Texas game went and the way we responded early in that first quarter, and then even in the second half, just continued fighting the momentum because Notre Dame was fighting to get it back.”
Even though the Buckeyes are National Champions, it does not lessen the pressure on Day. Day is 68-10 in his six seasons in Columbus and has won 87% of his games. But, Day has lost four out of his last five games against the Michigan Wolverines.
“Try losing the first game and see how that goes at Ohio State,” Day said.
“None of us ever doubted for a second that he was the right guy to lead this team,” Ohio State quarterback Will Howard said. “We stuck together and we said we want to do it for each other, we want to do it for our coach, and let’s do this thing, man. I’m really glad that we were able to finish it the right way.”
Meanwhile for Notre Dame, they finish the season with 14 wins and two losses. Head coach Marcus Freeman took the blame for communication breakdowns that lead to points for Ohio State.
“You’re always making mistakes, but those type of detrimental mistakes when you play a really, really good football team cost you points,” Freeman said. “I think that’s probably the biggest thing that has stuck out to me even in between series, the communication. ‘Hey, we’re good, we got it.’ Well, we can’t make mistakes. It falls on my shoulders. And as the head coach, we have to prepare and be better prepared for this moment. These guys gave everything they got.”
