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College Football National Championship Final Score, Highlights: Ohio State holds off Notre Dame to win title, 34-23

Ohio State had to sweat a little Monday night.

The Buckeyes became the first two-loss national champions in 18 years with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame. Ohio State outscored the Fighting Irish for the first 40 minutes of the game, but had to stave off a late charge from Notre Dame to get the win.

Notre Dame scored 16 straight points after Ohio State took a 31-7 lead with 12:46 left in the third quarter. The Irish cut the lead to eight with 4:15 remaining when Riley Leonard hit Jaden Greathouse for a 30-yard touchdown before a two-point conversion. But Ohio State put the game within a third down before the two-minute warning when Will Howard hit freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith for a long completion.

[Read Nick Bromberg’s full title game recap right here]


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  • Full-circle moment: OSU plants a flag after winning natty

  • Kirk Herbstreit breaks down on TV after OSU’s win

  • The party continues for OSU

  • OSU coach and AD share a moment after the win

  • Will Howard enjoys the moment

  • Ohio State wants his rings

  • The moment OSU secured the title…

  • OHIO STATE WINS THE CFP NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

    The Buckeyes win the first-ever 12-team playoff, defeating Notre Dame 34-23 to claim the title!

    It is Ohio State’s first national title since the 2014 season.

  • Ohio State adds an FG

    Jayden Fielding makes a 33-yard field goal to make it a two-possession game.

    With 26 seconds to go, it’s all a formality now.

    The Buckeyes are on their way to a CFP Championship!

    Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 23

  • Another angle of the Jeremiah Smith catch

  • Ohio State converts on a BIG passing play!

    The Buckeyes roll the dice on third down with a deep ball to Jeremiah Smith for a huge 55 yard gain!

    That will almost do it with another set of downs during the 2 minute timeout.

  • The state of Ohio is still in control

    Even amid the chaos, the Buckeyes are basically one or two first downs away from securing the title.

    Big 3rd and 11 coming up with 2:45 to go.

  • Leonard to Greathouse is the key

    This Notre Dame comeback bid is the back end of the passing game that comes to life when QB Riley Leonard finds his favorite target in Jaden Greathouse.

    Greathouse has 5 catches for 11 yards and 2 TDs so far.

  • Touchdown Notre Dame!

    Riley Leonard to… who else? … Jaden Greathouse for a 30-yard pinpoint TD pass!

    And the 2-point attempt is GOOD to make it a one-score game with 4:15 to play.

    Ohio State 31, Notre Dame 23

  • Notre Dame’s passing game comes alive

    Suddenly, Riley Leonard hurls the ball out as the Irish quickly cross midfield again.

    Can they convert it into points this time?

  • Ohio State kicks it off

    For the first time today, Ohio State is throwing it away. Obviously a crucial stop by Notre Dame’s defense there. ND ball with 6:25 to play for the league title.

  • Did ND make the right decision to kick?

    Many on social media are critical of Notre Dame’s decision to even attempt a short field goal when the deficit was 16 in the fourth quarter.

    It was 4th and a goal from the 9. Would you have done that

  • Notre Dame FG NOT GOOD!

    Mitch Jeter’s 27-yard attempt hits the post, and a thrilling drive ends in nothing for Notre Dame!

  • ND moves chains down on the 4th!

    Riley Leonard makes another big pass to Jaden Greathouse to convert on 4th and 5.

    Notre Dame is doing just enough to keep this game interesting.

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