Marcus Freeman has some big holes to fill as he looks to get Notre Dame back to the College Football Playoff in 2025.
This marks the highest Notre Dame has finished a season in the AP Top 25 since they also finished No. 2 back in 1993. A strong case could be made that this was also the best team Notre Dame has had beyond just the ranking since that 1993 team as well.
The minus-20 wind chill didn't deter some fans from celebrating Notre Dame football's return home from Atlanta on Tuesday.
The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2024 National Championship Game, leading to a full blown celebration for the victors. And as if losing wasn't bad enough for Notre Dame, Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams took a shot at their star running back, Jeremiyah Love, after the game ended.
The Fighting Irish are playing for their first national championship since 1988, while the Buckeyes last won it all in 2014.
How the Ohio State Buckeyes are the prime example of an NIL-era powerhouse after winning the College Football National Championship behind a $20 million roster.
The Ohio State Buckeyes managed to take down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2024-25 National Championship game, 31-23.
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