The Irish could've been done after their loss to Northern Illinois. Instead, they're in the national championship game due to the will of Marcus Freeman and free-wheeling play of Riley Leonard.
After devastating early loss, Notre Dame is in CFP title game thanks to its 'men in the arena'
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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.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
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 gameABC News - 3d -
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 -
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame series history includes recent classic, postseason battles ahead of CFP title clash
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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 LonghornsCBS 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 trophiesCBS 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 - 5d -
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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