SportsLine's model simulated Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship game 10,000 times

Ohio State has a 6-2 series lead against Notre Dame dating back to 1935, but the Buckeyes are on a six-game win streak against the Fighting Irish. Two of those came in a home-and-

Ohio State and (7) Notre Dame will face off for the sport's most illustrious prize. This will be Notre Dame's first shot at a national championship since 2012, while the Buckeyes are back in the national title game for the second time under coach Ryan Day.

The College Football Playoff National Championship game will feature Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Here is what to know ahead of kickoff.

Quarterback Riley Leonard and the Notre Dame offense have faced a fierce gauntlet of defenses in their path to the College Football Playoff title game.

Theismann has spent a good bit of time around this team, and Tim Brown — Notre Dame’s last Heisman Trophy winner (1987) — has spent even more. Brown, who was at the Indiana and Penn State playoff games, has gotten to know Freeman and several key players well.

We look at how Ohio State and Notre Dame compare at every position, with the Buckeyes holding clear edges at WR and DE but other positions being more closely contested.

The Buckeyes entered every playoff game looking for one more chance to play together. Now they prepare for their last dance with a national championship in sight.

Ohio State takes on Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday. Here's how to watch, including TV schedule and time:

The Ohio State Buckeyes are one win away from winning their sixth national title and the first time in a decade. After a brutal loss to Michigan to close out the regular season, Ohio State has exceeded expectations in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff format.

Ryan Day will look to lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to their first title since the 2014 season as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.