Ohio State started the second half strong as well as they scored a touchdown on their first drive, and then they kicked a field goal after Notre Dame failed to convert a fake punt. It was 31-7, and the Fighting Irish were showing no signs of life. Then, everything changed.

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.

Notre Dame has a chance to win its first national championship since 1988. Here's how the Fighting Irish can get past Ohio State.

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 minus-20 wind chill didn't deter some fans from celebrating Notre Dame football's return home from Atlanta on Tuesday.

Notre Dame and Ohio State meet in the College Football Playoff championship game. Stay here for live score updates and results.

The Ohio State Buckeyes managed to take down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2024-25 National Championship game, 31-23.

College Football National Championship odds for Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Monday, January 20.

Marcus Freeman has some big holes to fill as he looks to get Notre Dame back to the College Football Playoff in 2025.

The Fighting Irish are playing for their first national championship since 1988, while the Buckeyes last won it all in 2014.