For the first time since 2012, Notre Dame football will play for the national championship. Who will they face for the CFP title?

Notre Dame is headed to the College Football Playoff final after a thrilling win over Penn State. The Fighting Irish came back from a 24-17 deficit in the fourth quarter to clinch a championship berth. The Nittany Lions’ season ends after a brutal late-game interception by Drew Allar set up the game-winning kick.

Tim Ruddy #61, Center for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepares to snap the football on the line of scrimmage during the NCAA Independent college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on 14th November 1992 at the Notre Dame Stadium in Notre Dame,

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

Notre Dame takes on Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Atlanta, the Irish's first title game since 2013.

Ohio State is favored by more than a touchdown against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

With less than one week until the College Football Playoff national championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame, the Buckeyes’ coordinators will offer their thoughts Tuesday afternoon. This is Kelly’s first season on the Ohio State coaching staff but not his first trip to a championship game.