Notre Dame, College Football Playoff and Ohio State

College Football Playoff overreactions: Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman among elite, Emeka Egbuka keys Ohio State
Under Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame has lost at home against the likes of Marshall, Northern Illinois and Stanford. He's only been a head coach for three years and, largely due to Notre Dame's status as an independent,
College Football Playoffs final is set: Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
This Big Ten vs. independent matchup means this is the second straight year that the Southeastern Conference will be shut out of the final.
College Football Playoffs 2025: OSU vs. Notre Dame Championship Game Odds, Info
The two teams that will compete to win the College Football Playoff national title are now set. Following Ohio State's 28-14 win over Texas on Friday
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame odds, prediction: 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship model picks
SportsLine's model simulated Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship game 10,000 times
Will Notre Dame Join a Football Conference? NCAA Powerhouse Makes Its Stand
Notre Dame's athletic director confirms the school's commitment to football independence and its financial benefits.
Will Notre Dame join a football conference? Irish AD makes it official
Notre Dame likes its independence in football, especially as its on the cusp of playing for the national title.
College Football Fans React To Notre Dame's Decision On Independence
While the Notre Dame Fighting Irish are celebrating their Orange Bowl victory this week, the rest of the college football world is debating if they should be in a conference. Before the Orange Bowl even kicked off on Thursday night,
College Football Playoff payouts make a strong case for Notre Dame's independence
The payout structure of the college football playoff makes it hard to see a future with Notre Dame in a power conference.
Should College Football Stop Scheduling Notre Dame? $20 Million Payday Sparks Debate
Notre Dame's independent status has long been a unique feature of college football, but its latest $20 million reward for making the College Football Playoff (CFP) national championship has reignited debates over whether the Fighting Irish should be forced to join a conference.
Mandel’s Final Thoughts: Ohio State, Notre Dame can give first 12-team Playoff storybook ending
Notre Dame and Ohio State can no longer be underestimated as they prepare for the Jan. 20 national championship.
Notre Dame's $20 million statement: Orange Bowl defeat of Penn State secures independent status
Notre Dame's defeat of Penn State in the Orange Bowl puts its College Football Playoff payout at $20 million and ensures its ...
Ohio State favored by 9 1/2 points over Notre Dame, 2nd-largest spread in CFP title game history
Ohio State ended the regular season with many questions about its program under coach Ryan Day after the Buckeyes were upset ...
College Football Playoff: Notre Dame vs. Penn State - prediction, UPDATED odds, expert picks, QBs, and trends
Penn State was unable to corral Oregon’s offense in the Big Ten Championship though, allowing 496 total yards while dropping ...
College Football Playoff bracket: Results, schedule for championship game
Throughout their Playoff journey to the championship game, quarterback Riley Leonard was a standout leader. Despite facing a ...
Ohio State, Notre Dame to meet for title, long after upset losses
Two upset losses stood out among the rest in college football this season. Notre Dame suffered one of them. Ohio State the ...
Ohio State opens as massive favorite against Notre Dame in CFP title game
Notre Dame won't need to look too far for bulletin board material before it's matchup with Ohio State in the College Football ...
Texas provided blueprint for shutting down Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith, but can Notre Dame replicate it?
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith came into the Cotton Bowl as the breakout star of the College Football Playoff. In ...