College Football's Finest Clash: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State in National Championship Game

The stage is ready for an exciting clash as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Ohio State Buckeyes gear up to compete for the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Game Details:

• Date: Monday, January 20th

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA

• TV/Streaming: ESPN | WatchESPN

• Follow: Live scores and stats

  
  

A Clash of Titans

This championship contest is set to showcase offensive might and defensive strength. Both Notre Dame and Ohio State have top-tier programs, excelling in all aspects of the game.

Road to the Championship

• Notre Dame: Triumphed over No. 10 Indiana (27-17) in the First Round, then upset No. 2 Georgia (23-10) in the Quarterfinals, before narrowly defeating No. 6 Penn State (27-24) in an exciting Semifinal.

  
  

• Ohio State: Overpowered No. 9 Tennessee (42-17) in the First Round, followed by a decisive win over No. 1 Oregon (41-21) in the Quarterfinals, and ultimately beat No. 5 Texas (28-14) in the Semifinals.

  
  

Championship History

Notre Dame has yet to win a national championship in the College Football Playoff era. Ohio State, however, claimed the title in 2014, the inaugural year of the CFP, but has fallen short in recent years, making this a chance to regain their position at the top of college football.

Stat Sheet Showdown

• Notre Dame:

  
  

  • Record: 14-1 (Independent)

  • Points Per Game: 37

  • Points Allowed Per Game: 14.3

  • Leading Passer: Riley Leonard (2,606 yards, 19 TDs)

  • Leading Rusher: Jeremiyah Love (1,121 yards, 17 TDs)

  • Leading Receiver: Jaden Greathouse (464 yards, 2 TDs)

  • Leading Tackler: Jack Kiser (85 tackles)

    
    

• Ohio State:

  
  

  • Record: 13-2 (7-2 Big Ten)

  • Points Per Game: 35.8

  • Points Allowed Per Game: 12.2

  • Leading Passer: Will Howard (3,779 yards, 33 TDs)

  • Leading Rusher: TreVeyon Henderson (967 yards, 10 TDs)

  • Leading Receiver: Jeremiah Smith (1,227 yards, 14 TDs)

  • Leading Tackler: Cody Simon (104 tackles)

    
    

Defensive Dominance

Ohio State claims the nation's top defense, allowing only 12.2 points per game and 251.1 yards per game, with an impressive 51 sacks this season. Notre Dame's defense is equally strong, ranking No. 2 in points allowed (14.3) and No. 9 in yards allowed (298.3).

Offensive Firepower

Despite their strong defenses, both teams have potent offenses. Ohio State's quarterback Will Howard has been outstanding, with freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith as a key target. Notre Dame's Riley Leonard has also been formidable, showcasing both his passing and rushing abilities.

This championship game is expected to be a fiercely contested battle between two of the most skilled and well-coached teams in college football. Will Ohio State regain their CFP crown, or will Notre Dame finally secure their first championship in the playoff era? The answer will be revealed on college football's grandest stage.