ESPN announced an average of 22.1 million viewers tuned in to watch Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23 in championship game for the College Football

Next up is Hard Rock Stadium, which hosted the national championship game in 2021 and will once again in 2026. The 2027 national championship will be held in Las Vegas, the first time Allegiant Stadium has hosted a CFP title game, followed by New Orleans in 2028, where LSU completed its 15-0 season in 2021.

Coach Ryan Day shushed the critics, running back Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns, and the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes held off a furious second-half rally to beat No. 7 seed Notre Dame, 34-23,

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A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's defense vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game

Following Notre Dame’s CFP title game loss, fans express their frustrations over missed opportunities, coaching decisions, and what could have been.

A look at the Pro Football Focus grades of Ohio State's offense vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Celebrate Ohio State football's CFP championship win vs. Notre Dame with books, posters, front pages and print keepsakes from The Columbus Dispatch.

Ohio State can celebrate another title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory.

Ohio State wins College Football Playoff championship, beating Notre Dame 34-23.