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How can Notre Dame take out Ohio State and win the national championship game?

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: 5 ways the Fighting Irish can win the national title

James Parks

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Jan 17, 2025

Dec 30, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning on the Big Ten Network stage during Rose Bowl media day at Sheraton Grand LA. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

What Stands Out to 4-Star Recruit Tiki Hola About Oregon Ducks, Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman

Gabriel Duarte

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Jan 18, 2025

Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Southern California Trojans running back Reggie Bush (left) and basketball coach Eric Musselman pose during the game against the LSU Tigers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Reggie Bush Dreams Of Coaching USC Trojans: ‘I Can Help Win National Championships’

Bri Amaranthus

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Jan 23, 2025

(NCL_OSUFOOTBALL10_LAURON 9AUG07) Ohio State football players James Laurinaitis and Marcus Freeman, 1, , right, pose for Laurinaitis' father, Joe, for the 2007-08 team photo during picture day at the Ohio Stadium, August 9, 2007.

Ohio State Legend Jim Tressel Shares Thoughts on Marcus Freeman Ahead of National Championship

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 17, 2025

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Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium.

USC Trojans Long Shots To Win 2026 National Championship? Ohio State Favorites

Charlie Viehl

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Jan 17, 2025

Jan 2, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman arrives at the Superdome before the game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Football: National Media Fueling Motivation with Bulletin Board Material

Mason Plummer

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Jan 17, 2025

Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry and quarterback Riley Leonard (13) celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

Notre Dame's Road to Victory: How They Can Defeat Ohio State in the National Championship

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 17, 2025

Paul Finebaum doesn't see a scenario where Notre Dame beats Ohio State as the national championship game draws near.

Paul Finebaum 'cannot imagine' Notre Dame beating Ohio State

James Parks

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Jan 17, 2025

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame football prediction, pick

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame football prediction: What the analytics say

James Parks

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Jan 17, 2025

(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Four-Star Recruit Tiki Hola Compares Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman, Texas Longhorns, USC Trojans

Cory Pappas

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Jan 17, 2025

Sep 10, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive coordinator Al Golden watches in the first quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

Notre Dame Football: Irish Could Lose Coordinator to NFL

Mason Plummer

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Jan 16, 2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Riley Leonard and running back Jeremiyah Love celebrate a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Notre Dame Football: What Uniforms Will the Irish Wear in the National Championship?

Mason Plummer

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Jan 16, 2025

(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium.

All-Time Notre Dame Nemesis Reggie Bush: 'They Hit the Jackpot with Marcus Freeman'

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 16, 2025

Ohio State's head football coach Jim Tressel celebrates after Ohio State beat the Miami Hurricanes in double overtime 31-24 at the BCS National Football Championships at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, January 3, 2003.

Upstart Notre Dame Sparks Memories of 2002 Ohio State National Championship Team

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 16, 2025

USC Trojans Legend Reggie Bush, Notre Dame Fighting Irish coach Marcus Freeman

USC Trojans Legend Reggie Bush: Notre Dame 'Lucky To Have Marcus Freeman'

Bri Amaranthus

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Jan 17, 2025

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) celebrates a sack during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. Ohio State won 41-21.

2026 College Football National Championship Betting Odds: Ohio State Favored, Oregon, Texas, Georgia

Charlie Viehl

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Jan 21, 2025

Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jeremiyah Love (4) scores a touchdown while being chased by Indiana Hoosiers defensive back D'Angelo Ponds (5) and Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamari Sharpe (22) during the first half of a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in first round of the College Football Playoff on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, in South Bend.

Notre Dame Star Running Back Jeremiyah Love's Unique Visits Before Committing

Nick Shepkowski

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Jan 16, 2025

(EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Jan 9, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman celebrates defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions in the Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman To The NFL? Not So Fast ...

John Kennedy

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Jan 16, 2025

Drew Brees during the Saints' 33–10 loss to the Broncos on Oct. 17, 2024.

Drew Brees on 12-Team College Football Playoff: 'Why Didn't We Do It Sooner?'

Patrick Andres

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Jan 16, 2025

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