Ohio State earned a decisive win in the national championship against Notre Dame behind strong performances from Will Howard and Quinshon Judkins.

The Fighting Irish (14-1) reached the title game by defeating Indiana, Georgia and Penn State. They are led by quarterback Riley Leonard (66.4% completions, 2,606 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 8 interceptions;

Ohio State football is only 30 minutes away from winning the College Football Playoff national championship over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes look amazing. OSU currently head into halftime with a 21-7 lead over Notre Dame and are set to receive the ball in the second half.

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)

Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason

Fans couldn't help but make all kinds of jokes about Lou Holtz and Ryan Day after Ohio State football's win over Notre Dame.

Notre Dame closes its season in the national championship vs. Ohio State on Monday. How did ESPN's "College GameDay" predict the game?

The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, finishing their season with a 14-2 overall record.

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.

Valentina Martinez: The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are set to face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship. This game is a tale of two defenses, but Ohio State will take home the glory. Ricardo Sandoval: The championship match is as highly profiled as one can be while also being one that no one expected.

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