Notre Dame Prepares for National Championship Against Ohio State

The highly anticipated College Football National Championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish is set for Monday, January 20, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, previously linked to potential NFL coaching positions, has emphasized his focus on the upcoming game, stating, 'I have given zero thought to the NFL.' The Fighting Irish, who reached this stage by defeating Penn State in the Orange Bowl, aim to secure their first title since 1988 against the Buckeyes. Freeman, a former Ohio State linebacker, expressed that his commitment lies with Notre Dame and the current opportunity rather than his past. Both Freeman and Ohio State coach Ryan Day have been lauded for their coaching abilities, with Freeman's success drawing comparisons to his time as a player under former Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel. As the college football world waits for the outcome, the stakes are high for both teams.