Photo Gallery: Relive unforgettable frames from Ohio State's National Championship win over Notre Dame

Mercedes-Benz Stadium prior to the College Football National Championship between No. 8 Ohio State and No. 7 Notre Dame on Monday in Atlanta, GA. The Buckeyes claimed the National Championship win over the Fighting Irish, 34-23. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Teams warm up on the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State senior running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) fights off a tackle in the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
An Ohio State dancer smiles on the sidelines of the College Football National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Buckeye fans cheer for Ohio State during the College Football National Championship where Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) holds up a peace sign as he runs into the end zone early into the second quarter of the College Football National Championship to tie the score with Notre Dame 7-7. The Buckeyes went on to win 34-23 Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) evades a tackle in the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State graduate quarterback Will Howard (18) slides after rushing the ball during the College Football Playoff National Championship game against Notre Dame. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) fights for extra yards to cross the goal line in the Buckeyes' national championship matchup with Notre Dame Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Buckeye fans cheer for Ohio State during the College Football National Championship where Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Graduate quarterback Will Howard (18) prepares to throw the ball during the College Football National Championship where Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State senior defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) celebrates after pressuring Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard in the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State senior defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) tackles Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) in the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Buckeye fans cheer for Ohio State during the College Football National Championship where Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State junior running back Quinshon Judkins (1) lands in the end zone for a Buckeye touchdown during the College Football National Championship. Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a pass for 56 yards in the fourth quarter of the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) fumbles the ball in the second half of the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) embraces graduate tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) in tears of joy after the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
The Buckeyes prepare to hoist the College Football National Championship trophy after defeating Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The Buckeyes hoist the College Football National Championship trophy after defeating Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
The Ohio State football team lifted the National Championship Trophy as they celebrated a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame in the National Championship game Jan. 20. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State senior defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) kisses the National Championship trophy after the Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Buckeyes graduate linebacker Cody Simon (0) smiles with the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy after Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State graduate quarterback Will Howard (18) and graduate tight end Gee Scott Jr. (88) celebrate onstage after the College Football National Championship game against Notre Dame Monday. The Buckeyes defeated the Fighting Irish 34-23. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) hoists up the National Championship trophy after the Buckeyes defeated Notre Dame 34-23 on Monday in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Credit: Carly Damon | Asst. Photo Editor
Ohio State graduate wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) lifts the National Championship Trophy after defeating Notre Dame 34-23 in Mercedes-Benz Arena Monday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor
Ohio State fans and football players sing the alma mater, “Carmen Ohio,” for the last time after the Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship game 34-23 Monday. Credit: Sandra Fu | Photo Editor

It’s official: The Buckeyes are national champions.

No. 8 Ohio State secured the College Football Playoff National Championship title Monday night in Atlanta, defeating No. 7 Notre Dame 34-23.

This marks the Buckeyes’ first national title since 2015, when Ohio State won the inaugural four-team CFP National Championship. With the 2024-25 season introducing the 12-team playoff format, the Buckeyes have surely cemented themselves as champions of change.

Notably, the Buckeyes’ path to victory made them “the first team in college football history to win five games in the same season against teams who were ranked in the top five of the AP poll at the time they played Ohio State,” according to Eleven Warriors.

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