How to Watch Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: National Championship Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – January 20, 2025

Updated Jan. 20, 2025 7:28 p.m. ET

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The 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship will feature Will Howard and the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) squaring off against the No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) on Monday, January 20, 2025. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

When: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Ohio State's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	vs. Akron	W 52-6
9/7/2024	vs. Western Michigan	W 56-0
9/21/2024	vs. Marshall	W 49-14
9/28/2024	at Michigan State	W 38-7
10/5/2024	vs. Iowa	W 35-7
10/12/2024	at Oregon	L 32-31
10/26/2024	vs. Nebraska	W 21-17
11/2/2024	at Penn State	W 20-13
11/9/2024	vs. Purdue	W 45-0
11/16/2024	at Northwestern	W 31-7
11/23/2024	vs. Indiana	W 38-15
11/30/2024	vs. Michigan	L 13-10
12/21/2024	vs. Tennessee	W 42-17
1/1/2025	vs. Oregon	W 41-21
1/10/2025	vs. Texas	W 28-14
1/20/2025	vs. Notre Dame	-

Ohio State 2024 Stats & Insights

Ohio State ranks 30th in total offense this year (428.5 yards per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the FBS with 428.5 yards allowed per game.
Ohio State has been a handful for opposing teams in the passing game, with a top-25 ranking in both passing offense (25th-best with 265.1 passing yards per game) and passing defense (best with 161.1 passing yards allowed per game) this year.
The Buckeyes have been firing on all cylinders this season, as they rank 12th-best in scoring offense (35.8 points per game) and best in scoring defense (12.2 points allowed per game).
The Buckeyes sport the 66th-ranked offense this year in terms of rushing yards (163.4 per game), and they've been better defensively, ranking fifth-best with just 98 rushing yards allowed per game.
Ohio State ranks 59th in third-down efficiency (41.4%) on offense and 30th in third-down conversion rate allowed (34.6%) on defense this year.
With 19 forced turnovers (53rd in the FBS) against 14 turnovers committed (29th in the FBS), the Buckeyes (+5) own the 40th-ranked turnover margin in college football.

Ohio State 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Will Howard	QB	3,779 YDS (72.6%) / 33 TD / 10 INT 175 RUSH YDS / 7 RUSH TD / 11.7 RUSH YPG
Jeremiah Smith	WR	71 REC / 1,227 YDS / 14 TD / 81.8 YPG
TreVeyon Henderson	RB	964 YDS / 10 TD / 64.3 YPG / 7.3 YPC 27 REC / 284 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 20.3 REC YPG
Quinshon Judkins	RB	960 YDS / 12 TD / 64 YPG / 5.2 YPC 20 REC / 140 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 10.8 REC YPG
Cody Simon	LB	87 TKL / 9 TFL / 7 SACK
J.T. Tuimoloau	DL	49 TKL / 13 TFL / 11.5 SACK
Jack Sawyer	DL	46 TKL / 5 TFL / 9 SACK / 1 INT
Sonny Styles	DB	77 TKL / 9 TFL / 5 SACK

Notre Dame's 2024 Schedule

Date	Opponent	Score
8/31/2024	at Texas A&M	W 23-13
9/7/2024	vs. Northern Illinois	L 16-14
9/14/2024	at Purdue	W 66-7
9/21/2024	vs. Miami (OH)	W 28-3
9/28/2024	vs. Louisville	W 31-24
10/12/2024	vs. Stanford	W 49-7
10/19/2024	vs. Georgia Tech	W 31-13
10/26/2024	vs. Navy	W 51-14
11/9/2024	vs. Florida State	W 52-3
11/16/2024	vs. Virginia	W 35-14
11/23/2024	vs. Army	W 49-14
11/30/2024	at USC	W 49-35
12/20/2024	vs. Indiana	W 27-17
1/2/2025	vs. Georgia	W 23-10
1/9/2025	vs. Penn State	W 27-24
1/20/2025	vs. Ohio State	-

Notre Dame 2024 Stats & Insights

Notre Dame ranks 53rd in the FBS with 405.1 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks ninth-best by allowing only 298.3 total yards per contest.
Notre Dame's pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks second-best in the FBS with 165.3 passing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, it is posting 194.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 102nd.
The Fighting Irish have been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking sixth-best in points per game (37) and second-best in points surrendered per game (14.3).
The Fighting Irish's run offense has been dominant, posting 210.7 rushing yards per game (14th-best) this season. On defense, they rank 41st by allowing 133 rushing yards per game.
Notre Dame's defense has been excelling on third down, giving up a 29.6% third-down conversion percentage (fourth-best). Offensively, it ranks 63rd in the FBS with a 41% third-down rate.
The Fighting Irish have accumulated 31 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 15 times, resulting in a +16 turnover margin, which ranks third-best in the FBS.

Notre Dame 2024 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Riley Leonard	QB	2,606 YDS (66.4%) / 19 TD / 8 INT 866 RUSH YDS / 16 RUSH TD / 57.7 RUSH YPG
Jeremiyah Love	RB	1,121 YDS / 17 TD / 74.7 YPG / 7.1 YPC 26 REC / 232 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 15.5 REC YPG
Jadarian Price	RB	733 YDS / 7 TD / 48.9 YPG / 6.3 YPC
Beaux Collins	WR	37 REC / 458 YDS / 3 TD / 32.7 YPG
Xavier Watts	DB	62 TKL / 1 TFL / 6 INT / 6 PD
Jack Kiser	LB	71 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK
Adon Shuler	DB	50 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD
Rylie Mills	DL	32 TKL / 6 TFL / 7.5 SACK