Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: Best Social Media Reactions to National Championship Loss

The best social media posts after Notre Dame fell in the national championship to Ohio State

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Mitchell Evans (88) reacts after losing against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Notre Dame put up a valiant effort late in Monday night's national championship game against Ohio State, but the hole it was trying to dig out of was just too much.

Notre Dame fell behind 31-7 before roaring back to get within eight points in the fourth quarter, but ultimately fell 34-23.

It was an incredible season by Notre Dame, but still fell short of the ultimate goal of ending the team's national championship drought that now enters its 37th year.

Social media was a buzz during and following the national championship. Some of the best posts from social media can be found regarding Notre Dame below.

Final Score from Atlanta

Final from Atlanta

Love Thee ☘️#GoIrish pic.twitter.com/UAaEU89J30

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) January 21, 2025

No Quit in Notre Dame Until the Very End

Man, Notre Dame does not submit. It's a one-score game with 4:15 remaining. Some steel in these Irish.

— Pat Forde (@ByPatForde) January 21, 2025

Marcus Freeman Checks Out Ohio State Trophy Presentation

Outside the Notre Dame locker room, Marcus Freeman watches the trophy presentation pic.twitter.com/ETv8JpkpP8

— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) January 21, 2025

Notre Dame Seniors Left Program in Better Place

“A lot of guys, this was their final game with Notre Dame football & they’ve left it a better place.” @Marcus_Freeman1 as Notre Dame falls 34-23 in @CFBPlayoff Title

— John Brice (@JohnDBrice1) January 21, 2025

Breaking Season Incoming for Notre Dame Wide Receiver?

Greathouse teasing a potential breakout 2025 season.

— Luciano Antonini (@LucciAntonini) January 21, 2025

Real Recognized Real During Championship Game

Tre Henderson and Xavier Watts dapping it up after fighting for the ball ... real recognizing real.

— Matt Fortuna (@Matt_Fortuna) January 21, 2025

Notre Dame's Opening Drive Was Smashmouth Football

You can’t possibly script a more perfect opening drive for Notre Dame. That was smashmouth football

— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) January 21, 2025

Fans Proud of 2024 Notre Dame Football Team

I’ll live and die with ☘️ football. It’s so much more than a game. It’s something bigger than themselves. Notre Dame is in great hands. The Irish WILL be back. #WeAreND #GoIrish ☘️☘️☘️

— Matt Blaine (@CoachBlaine24) January 21, 2025

Notre Dame Left it All Out There

Notre Dame left it all on the field.

Despite coming up short, this was a phenomenal year for the Irish to get them back in the national spotlight as one CFB’s true contenders.

Bright future ahead for Marcus Freeman and the group in South Bend. ☘️ pic.twitter.com/RmF86NCOm3

— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) January 21, 2025

Notre Dame CAN Compete at Highest Level

No matter what happens tonight, this season showed Notre Dame can compete for National Championships in the modern era of college football

Proud of this team, proud to be an alum

60 more minutes for Team Glory

Love Thee pic.twitter.com/dTDh0AEIT8

— Notre Dame Football Stats & Analytics (@ND_FB_Analytics) January 21, 2025

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