National championship game 2025: Where to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, TV channel, kickoff time

Ohio State and Notre Dame battle Monday in Atlanta in the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. The 7-seed Fighting Irish and 8-seed Buckeyes had to play three rounds of playoffs to reach the finale. Either Marcus Freeman or Ryan Day will capture their first national championship as a coach.

The Buckeyes lost two regular-season contests and missed the Big Ten Championship Game but fought their way to the title game thanks to a dominant playoff run. Ohio State outlasted Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl and won its three CFP matchups by a combined 59 points.

Notre Dame trailed Penn State by 10 points but shocked the Nittany Lions in a 27-24 victory. The Fighting Irish have made massive plays on offense, defense and special teams during their run. The Irish and Buckeyes have met recently, with Day holding a 2-0 career record over Freeman. Ohio State has won six straight games against Notre Dame, dating back to 1995.

CBS Sports will provide live coverage Monday night of Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship. Follow along for score updates, analysis and highlights from the game.

How to watch national championship 2025

Game: 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship
Date: Monday, Jan. 20 | Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia
TV: ESPN | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: Alternate viewing options

Field Pass with Pat McAfee Show — ESPN2, fuboTV (Try for free)Command Center — ESPNU, fuboTV (Try for free)Skycast — ESPNEWS, fuboTV (Try for free)All-22, hometown radio, halftime band performances and more available via ESPN’s app

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2025-01-19 21:01:00

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