Ohio State Faces Notre Dame in CFP Championship

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to face the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship, marking their first appearance since 2020. Ohio State is favored to win, having shown dominance throughout the playoffs, while Notre Dame narrowly reached the finals. Former Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly, now at LSU, expressed support for Notre Dame's run despite backlash for leaving the team to seek championship opportunities elsewhere. Analysts like Josh Pate and former coach Jim Tressel have weighed in on the matchup, with Pate favoring Ohio State and Tressel predicting a close game. The game has sparked high interest, with various venues offering specials for fans of both teams, and has highlighted the ongoing impact of NIL and the transfer portal on college football. The outcome could add Ohio State to the list of multiple CFP title winners, joining Alabama, Georgia, and Clemson.