Ohio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on charter flights Friday as the teams moved closer to the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday night. The Buckeyes are big favorites but the Fighting Irish might have an advantage.

Ohio State football's J.T. Tuimoloau provided an injury update on himself ahead of the National Championship game vs. Notre Dame.

Ohio State and Notre Dame are a pair of college football programs rooted in history and tradition. For the Buckeyes, iconic names range from coach Woody Hayes and running back Archie Griffin to coach Ryan Day and defensive end Jack Sawyer.

It’s a busy weekend in Atlanta. Thousands of people are visiting for the College Football National Championship game on Monday.

Ohio State Buckeyes place kicker Noah Ruggles (95) reacts after he missed a field goal wide left at the end of the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal between

Buckeye fans looking to get in the spirit before game day can head to one of these events in Atalnta before the National Championship.

And of course, quarterback Riley Leonard is from Fairhope, Ala., southeast of Mobile. He came to Notre Dame via transfer from Duke, but he also grew up a Fighting Irish fan, his great grandfather having played for Notre Dame in the 1940s.

Notre Dame alum and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown spoke with ABC7 Chicago about his excitement ahead of the National Championship on Monday.

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was able to keep a team-first approach after having extra defensive attention make him almost invisible in the Buckeyes’ Cotton Bowl win over Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

For Ohio State, Ed Terwilliger, the Director of High School Relations, and a few other staff have been out on the trail keeping tabs on the 2026, 2027 and 2028 classes. Earlier in the month, despite position coaches not being on the road, a myriad of offers went out to a handful of prospects.

Ohio State and Notre Dame face off in the 2025 CFP Championship game. Here's how to get the best prices and deals on tickets for the national title game in Atlanta.