Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: Who Wins the Battle of Buckeyes and Bibles?
Get ready, college football fans—on January 20, 2025, Ohio State and Notre Dame are squaring off in Atlanta for the College Football Playoff National Championship. That’s right: the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, battling it out in the same stadium where Chick-fil-A is king. The stakes? Immortality—or at least a slightly fancier trophy than your fantasy football league’s.
Vegas Says Buckeyes, Notre Dame Says “Hold My Beer”
The oddsmakers have Ohio State as an 8.5-point favorite, which might as well be a polite way of saying, “Notre Dame, thanks for playing.” But hold on—this isn’t your dad’s Notre Dame team. These Irish have rattled off 13 straight wins, including a perfect record against ranked opponents. They’re on a heater so hot, they could melt the Golden Dome.
Ohio State fans, meanwhile, are already penciling this game in as another trophy for their overcrowded shelf. But remember, Notre Dame doesn’t come quietly. They come in swinging, praying, and probably with a stash of green Gatorade blessed by their team chaplain.
Quarterbacks: Nerd vs. Ninja
Will Howard, Ohio State’s quarterback, is your classic pocket passer, boasting a precision arm, 33 touchdowns, and a knack for making defenders look lost in the secondary. Across the field, Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard is basically a football-playing Swiss Army knife—he throws, runs, jukes, and probably knows how to set up a camping tent. With 19 passing TDs and 16 rushing ones, Leonard isn’t just playing football; he’s auditioning for the lead in the next Marvel movie.
Injury Woes: Notre Dame Goes MacGyver
Notre Dame’s offensive line has been held together by duct tape, sheer willpower, and a few Hail Marys. Left tackle Anthonie Knapp is out, but in a plot twist, Charles Jagusah—initially pegged as a starter—is stepping back into action. It’s like finding out your backup wedding cake is actually gourmet; not ideal, but you’ll take it.
Defense: The Wall vs. The Wounded
Ohio State’s defense has been a wrecking crew, smothering opponents like barbecue sauce on ribs. Tennessee? Crushed. Oregon? Obliterated. Texas? Deep in the heart of humiliation. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s defense, despite injuries, keeps proving they can duct-tape their way to greatness. Even after losing star corner Benjamin Morrison, the Irish secondary has held strong. You’d think they’d be folding, but nope—they’re the IKEA furniture of football: annoying to assemble but shockingly sturdy.
Prediction: Chaos Will Reign
While Vegas leans Buckeyes, the rest of us know college football doesn’t follow logic. Notre Dame’s underdog story is dripping with so much movie potential that Disney is already drafting the script. Ohio State fans are confident, but if the Irish pull this off, we might need to rename the “Luck of the Irish” to “Absolute Chaos of the Irish.”
Final Thoughts: Expect the Unexpected
This game has it all—powerhouses clashing, quarterbacks doing quarterback things, and defenses turning every snap into a war zone. Will the Buckeyes prove Vegas right, or will Notre Dame pull off the kind of miracle that only happens on late-night TV infomercials? Either way, grab your popcorn, your rosary, or your Buckeye nuts—it’s going to be one for the ages.