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Ohio State hold off Notre Dame to claim first national football title in 10 years

Jeremiah Smith’s big play proves crucial as Ohio hold off late surge from the Irish in 34-23 win

Will Howard of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish - his late pass to Jeremiah Smith would prove crucial in the game. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Will Howard of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks on prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish - his late pass to Jeremiah Smith would prove crucial in the game. Photograph: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images
Tue Jan 21 2025 - 10:28 • 3 MIN READ

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