The outcome will be determined by the official results of the College Football Playoff National Championship game in 2026.

Ohio State Claims Ninth National Title, Beats Notre Dame 34-23 in First 12-Team CFP Championship

Jan 21, 2025, 04:08 AM

Ohio State University won its ninth national championship by defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game held in Atlanta. This marks the Buckeyes' first title since 2014 and makes them the inaugural champions of the expanded 12-team playoff format introduced for the 2024-2025 season. Notre Dame's pursuit of a national title continues, extending their drought to 36 years.