Pluck, luck and (maybe) ghosts: Notre Dame's complex path to stunning Ohio State in national championship game

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame odds, computer prediction: 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship picks

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

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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame prediction, odds, CFP National Championship spread, game time, where to watch on TV

The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are set to duke it out in the College Football Playoff National Championship

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Pluck, luck and (maybe) ghosts: Notre Dame's complex path to stunning Ohio State in national championship game

It's rarely talked about, but the Irish have a pathway to taking down the Buckeyes in Atlanta on Monday

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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame over/under, spread, props: 2025 CFP National Championship game picks by top expert

Who is going to win the national championship game on Monday? SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor locked in his top betting picks for spread, over/under, props and more

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2025 CFP National Championship game odds, Notre Dame vs. Ohio State expert picks: Parlay returns almost 3-1

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

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National championship 2025: Five keys to Notre Dame upsetting Ohio State, winning first title since 1988

These factors could help the Irish pull off a stunner over the Buckeyes on Monday night in Atlanta

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National championship 2025: Five keys to Ohio State beating Notre Dame, winning College Football Playoff title

The Buckeyes would be wise to control the running game on offense in their pursuit of college football's ultimate prize

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Notre Dame vs. Ohio State odds, prediction: 2025 CFP National Championship game picks by expert on 58-37 run

SportsLine expert Mike Tierney shares his expert picks for the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2025 College Football Playoff Championship game on Monday, Jan. 20

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Where is the national championship? College Football Playoff game location, date for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

Ohio State and Notre Dame are set to meet in Atlanta for the top prize in college football

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2025 National championship game predictions, odds: Ohio State-Notre Dame picks for College Football Playoff

Your betting guide for the best picks and plays for the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship

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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame odds: 2025 CFP National Championship game picks, prediction from 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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Can Notre Dame Shock Ohio State and the World? Opposing Coaches Think So.

The Buckeyes are a more talented team. But those who have faced the Fighting Irish see a path to an upset.

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Ohio State freshman star and former No. 1 recruit Jeremiah Smith lands in national championship game

Ohio State freshman Jeremiah Smith piled up 290 yards receiving in two postseason wins and was looking like the star to stop for the rest of the College Football Playoff field

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Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: Who has the edge in 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship?

Who has the edge at the key positions in the College Football Playoff National Championship?

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Ohio State, Notre Dame each trying to finish redemption arc in College Football Playoff National Championship

Look past the iconic logos and both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish have underdog stories to tell

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How to watch Ohio State vs Notre Dame: Kickoff time, game preview for 2025 CFP National Championship game

Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet in Atlanta, Georgia to crown a champion of the 2024-25 season.

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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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How Ohio State and Notre Dame Can Give College Football’s Season a Storybook Ending

Both College Football Playoff semifinals brought the drama in the fourth quarter. But an all-Midwest title game between two juggernauts is what the sport needs.

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Notre Dame's Anthonie Knapp to miss College Football Playoff National Championship as injuries mount for Irish

Knapp, who started all 15 games as a true freshman, went down in the CFP semifinal vs. Penn State

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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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Notre Dame & Ohio State win all time classics to reach the National Championship | College Football Enquirer

Following a memorable and exciting Semifinal round, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI's Pat Forde recount the Cotton Bowl and Orange Bowl.

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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 - Jan. 11

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 - Jan. 11

College Football Playoff overreactions: Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman among elite, Emeka Egbuka keys Ohio State

A pair of thrilling CFP semifinal games provided plenty of material for this week's overreactions

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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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Texas provided blueprint for shutting down Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, but can Notre Dame replicate it?

Smith was held to a career low one catch for three yards in the win over Texas

CBS Sports - Jan. 11

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 - Jan. 11

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.

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Ohio State defeats Texas to punch ticket to national championship

Texas vs. Ohio State face off in Cotton Bowl CFP semifinal

NBC News - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 10

The heart of the Irish: Battered and bruised, Notre Dame knows reaching national championship numbs the pain

Notre Dame's sideline was a MASH unit Thursday night

CBS Sports - Jan. 10

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 - Jan. 9

College Football Playoff predictions, odds: Picks for Ohio State-Texas, Notre Dame-Penn State in semifinals

Trust the Process with picks for the CFP's pair of heavyweight semifinals

CBS Sports - Jan. 9

College Football Playoff: Bettors like Notre Dame and Ohio State in the semifinals

Favorites are 8-0 straight up and 7-1 against the spread through the first two rounds of the CFP.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

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 ...

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