SportsLine's model simulated Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship game 10,000 times

OSU’s devastating offense ranks Top 10 on each side of the ball in success rate, EPA/play and marginal efficiency. The main areas of weakness on offense are the Ohio State O-line’s ability to handle extra rushers, ranking 78th with a 9.2% blitz down sack rate, and a somewhat elevated 10.2% blown run block rate that checks in at 94th nationally.

Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason

The first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff has reached the national championship game and it will be Ohio State against Notre Dame.

Notre Dame (14-1) and Ohio State (13-2) will meet on Jan. 20 in Atlanta to claim the first championship of the 12-team CFP.

Our Notre Dame and Ohio State beat writers talked Fighting Irish vs. Buckeyes predictions and who will win in a college football Reddit AMA.

Notre Dame and Ohio State headline the 2025 College Football Playoff title game. Dig into each team's history and championship stats now.

Ohio State plays Notre Dame in the Playoff championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night. BetMGM Sportsbook listed Ohio State as an 8.5-point favorite on Wednesday, down a point from the opening line.