Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game. Story by EDDIE PELLS • 1w. ATLANTA (AP) — The pass seemed to hang up there forever.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard celebrates after a touchdown by running back Quinshon Judkins during second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game against Notre Dame Monday ...

Ohio State came out on top in the 2025 College Football Playoff national championship game on Monday with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game Ohio State scored touchdowns on its first four possessions, then added a field goal on its fifth.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a pass against Notre Dame during second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo ...

The College Football Playoff national championship game is set. In what was a back-and-forth affair, No. 8 Ohio State defeated No. 5 Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl semifinal Friday night at AT&T ...

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman meet on the field after the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates with the trophy after their win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates with the trophy after their win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, left, and Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman pose with the trophy after a news conference ahead of the College Football Playoff national championship game Sunday ...

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith catches a pass against Notre Dame during second half of the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta.

Ohio State celebrates after its win against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Butch Dill/AP) By Eddie Pells | Associated Press ...