Ohio State and Notre Dame each have a top-two scoring defense and both narrowly pulled away in their respective semifinals thanks to their defense forcing a pivotal turnover. However, the Buckeyes hold the clear offensive edge over the Irish with weapons like Will Howard, Jeremiah Smith and TreVeyon Henderson. Ohio State 35, Notre Dame 17

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes are set for a national championship showdown against Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday night. Both

Everyone is waiting in anticipation for the massive collision between Ohio State and Notre Dame in the College Football Payoff National Championship Game. They won’t have to wait long as we

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) is tackled by Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., bottom left, and defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau during the first half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. AP Photo/Gareth Patterson

Ohio State is chasing its first college football national championship in a decade, while Notre Dame has not won since 1988.

Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis give their score predictions for Ohio State football's game against Notre Dame in the National Championship Game.