After devastating early loss, Notre Dame is in CFP title game thanks to its 'men in the arena'

Ohio State Is in the Title Game. Its Fans Are Still Thinking About Michigan.

For some, Coach Ryan Day can’t be forgiven for a regular-season loss to the middling Wolverines: “He needs to destroy Michigan one time.”

The New York Times - 3h

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame odds: 2025 CFP National Championship game picks, prediction by expert who is 77-57

SportsLine expert Eric Cohen shares his college football national championship over/under and spread picks for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday

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2025 CFP National Championship game odds, Notre Dame vs. Ohio State expert picks: Parlay returns nearly +300

Thomas Casale has locked in his 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship game picks for Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Jan. 20

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Vance jokes about moving Ohio State-Notre Dame game after inauguration

Vice President-elect JD Vance says he was just joking about skipping the inauguration in order to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes play in the college football national championship game, but the Ohio ...

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Notre Dame LT Knapp ruled out for CFP title tilt

Notre Dame starting left tackle Anthonie Knapp will miss the College Football Playoff National Championship game after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Irish's Orange Bowl win.

ESPN - 2d

Notre Dame starting LT Anthonie Knapp will miss CFP national title game vs. Ohio State

Knapp started each of Notre Dame's previous 15 games this season, winning the left tackle in preseason practice.

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Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history

Ohio State is favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame in the College Football Championship national title game

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Another bitter loss in 'The Game' didn't keep Ohio State from getting a national title shot

Ohio State this time gets the chance to play for the national title after another bitter loss to its biggest rival

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FBS all-time winningest college football programs: Ohio State, Notre Dame add to totals in CFP semifinals

Ohio State and Notre Dame have added to their already gaudy totals

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CFP semifinal reactions: Ohio State proves too much for Texas, advances to championship vs. Notre Dame | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman break down Ohio State's victory vs. Texas in the Cotton Bowl as they advance to face Notre Dame for the CFP title.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

A First Look at the National Title Game Between Notre Dame and Ohio State

The two storied college football programs will meet for the ninth time.

The New York Times - 4d

How Jack Sawyer punched Ohio State's ticket to the CFP title game in 83 long, glorious yards

It was fitting that Sawyer, a two-year starter and three-year letterman and one of the faces of Ohio State's fierce defense, was the one who made the play of the game.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame early picks, predictions, odds for College Football Playoff National Championship

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are set for a national championship showdown in Atlanta

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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame series history includes recent classic, postseason battles ahead of CFP title clash

Ohio State and Notre Dame are set to meet again in the College Football Playoff National Championship

CBS Sports - 4d

College Football Playoff: Ohio State opens as 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame in national title game

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish will meet on Jan. 20 in Atlanta.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How much did Penn State miss departed change-of-pace QB Beau Pribula in narrow CFP loss to Notre Dame?

A muddled transfer portal calendar meant the Nittany Lions had to navigate their College Football Playoff run without one of their most dynamic red zone threats

CBS Sports - 4d

CFP semifinal reactions: Did Notre Dame get LUCKY? and where it ALL went wrong for Penn State | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to this Orange Bowl ‘instant classic’ as Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Notre Dame's 'Mr. January' puts Irish in CFP final

Mitch Jeter delivered on a 41-yard field goal attempt with 12 seconds left against Penn State to send Notre Dame to its first national championship game since 2013.

ESPN - 5d

Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter declares for NFL Draft after Orange Bowl loss to Notre Dame

Carter finished the season with 12 sacks and should be a top-10 pick.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

For Notre Dame's Riley Leonard, it was about the ring, not money. Now he waits for title-game opponent

Riley Leonard concedes he gave a lot of different answers when people asked him why he entered the transfer portal after last season and chose Notre Dame.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Notre Dame tops Penn State to reach CFP title game, will it face Ohio State or Texas?; NFL Wild Card Weekend

The Fighting Irish rallied twice for a dramatic win, await Buckeyes or Longhorns

CBS Sports - 5d

Notre Dame makes college football history with Sugar, Orange Bowl wins amid run to national title game

The Fighting Irish will return to South Bend, Indiana, with two bowl game trophies

CBS Sports - 5d

Irish eyes are smiling all the way to CFP national title game

After Jaden Greathouse's 54-yard TD catch tied it, Irish kicker Mitch Jeter hit a 41-yard field goal with 7 seconds left to send Notre Dame past Penn State.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

2025 Orange Bowl odds, CFP semifinal prediction: Penn State vs. Notre Dame picks, bets from expert on 16-2 run

Adam Silverstein, on a 16-2 run (+1375) on Penn State picks, has revealed his CFP semifinal predictions for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025 Orange Bowl on ...

CBS Sports - 5d

Notre Dame heads to national title game after win over Penn State in final seconds

Will Notre Dame's elite defense be able to keep Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions in check?

NBC News - 6d

Notre Dame official: Team dealing with 'virus or flu', 'no impact' expected in CFP semifinal vs. Penn State

A Notre Dame official told CBS Sports the team has been dealing with the illness over the last 10 days

CBS Sports - 6d

Should Notre Dame be in a conference?

For decades, Notre Dame was told being an independent was a disadvantage. Now, some are saying the opposite is true.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

CFP semifinal previews: Texas has no advantage vs. Ohio State & Notre Dame vs. Penn State is anybody’s game | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman preview the College Football Playoff semifinals this week with Notre Dame vs. Penn State on Thursday in the Orange Bowl and Ohio State vs. Texas on ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

When and where is the 2025 CFP National Championship Game? NCAA football title game schedule, location, date

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 CFP National Championship Game.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

Georgia bench-warmer Parker Jones collides with ref in loss to Notre Dame, gains internet infamy

A little-known University of Georgia football player accidentally stepped into the limelight Thursday, costing his team 15 valuable yards and earning a permanent spot in social media infamy.

NBC News - Jan. 3

CFP quarterfinal reactions: Georgia GONE after spectacular Notre Dame special teams showing | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz & Adam Breneman react to Notre Dame’s dominant 23-10 victory vs. Georgia in the Sugar Bowl.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3

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