The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a fascinating 2024-25 season. Picked as one of the best teams in the country, with a roster that ranked as the most talented in the entire sport, they found themselves the object of a significant amount of criticism as the season progressed.

It should be noted that Holtz was an assistant at Ohio State during the 1968 championship season under Woody Hayes so he has a little Scarlet and Gray in him as well.

The No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) and the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) square off in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship on January 20, 2025. The game begins at

Early predictions and best bets for Ohio State versus Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Three reasons why Notre Dame football will get the job done against Ohio State football in the National Championship Game.

By now, we've all heard the story lines surrounding Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman competing against his alma mater, Ohio State, for the national title down in Atlanta. Obviously, his focus is geared towards the team and getting them mentally and physically prepared for a 60 minute battle inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day and assistants added another six-figures in combined bonuses after advancing to the College Football Playoff's final round.

The legendary coach reignites a rivalry with his unfiltered take on the Buckeyes before their national title clash with Notre Dame.

Last year, legendary Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Lou Holtz criticized the Ohio State Buckeyes for their toughness ahead of the regular season matchup between the two storied programs, prompting a pointed response from Ohio State coach Ryan Day when the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame in South Bend.

Lou Holtz backed his beloved Notre Dame Fighting Irish to pull off an upset victory during college football's National Championship game against Ohio State on Jan 20.