College Bowl Season: Ohio State Buckeyes earn college football title
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ByNatalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
The Ohio State University was crowned national champions just over a month after the road to the championship game started.
The bowl games started on Dec. 14 with the Celebration Bowl where Jackson State beat South Carolina State 28-7 on Dec. 14 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The season culminated with the NCAA’s Championship Game, which will be held on Jan. 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium where No. 6 Ohio State took on No. 5 Notre Dame.
The Buckeyes were victorious beating the Fighting Irish 34-23 on Monday night.
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes hoist the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Tyleik Williams #91 of the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes fan celebrate during the trophy ceremony at 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ohio State President Ted Carter looks on after the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Defensive player of the game Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Tyleik Williams #91 of the Ohio State Buckeyes of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ryan Rudzinski #46 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 i the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ohio State President Ted Carter celebrates with head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes after the Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Defensive player of the game Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is interviewed after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate with the trophy after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Lathan Ransom #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes celebrate after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: JT Tuimoloau #44 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts as he walks to the locker room after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Drayk Bowen #34 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on after losing to the Ohio State Buckeyes 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes gets a Gatorade bath after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Junior Tuihalamaka #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the team after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jermaine Mathews Jr. #24 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates after beating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a pass during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: RJ Oben #9 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after being called for roughing the passer during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Dr. Bernice A. King attends The 2025 CFP National Championship Presented By AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: A Ohio State Buckeyes fan looks on during the first quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Actor Anthony Mackie attends The 2025 CFP National Championship Presented By AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Singer/actress Coco Jones performs the National Anthem during The 2025 CFP National Championship Presented By AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on prior to the 2025 CFP National Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images) (Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jaden Greathouse #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish breaks a tackle to score a touchdown during the third quarter against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Mitchell Evans #88 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs with the ball as Cody Simon #0 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to make a tackle during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jaden Greathouse #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a touchdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Head coach Marcus Freeman of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on during the fourth quarter of a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Jaden Greathouse #1 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is tackled by Lincoln Kienholz #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is tackled by Lathan Ransom #8 of the Ohio State Buckeyes after rushing for a first down during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws a pass in front of Sonny Styles #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) (Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Mitch Jeter #98 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish misses a field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is sacked by Tyleik Williams #91 and Sonny Styles #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Sonny Styles #6 of the Ohio State Buckeyes sacks Riley Leonard #13 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the third quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes fans are seen during the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
2025 CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T- Ohio State v Notre Dame ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 20: Mitch Jeter #98 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish misses a field goal against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the fourth quarter in the 2025 CFP National Championship at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Here is the list of the NCAA bowl games, when they were played and the score:
Saturday, Dec. 14
Celebration Bowl - Jackson State 28, South Carolina State 7 - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Salute to Veterans Bowl - South Alabama 30, Western Michigan 23. - Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Frisco Bowl - No. 25 Memphis 42, West Virginia 37 - Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Boca Raton Bowl - James Madison 27, Western Kentucky 17 - FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida
LA Bowl - No. 24 UNLV 24, Cal 13 - SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Thursday, Dec. 19
New Orleans Bowl - Sam Houston 31, Georgia Southern 26 - Caesars Superdome, New Orleans
Friday, Dec. 20
Cure Bowl - Ohio 30, Jacksonville State 27 - Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida
Gasparilla Bowl - Florida 33, Tulane 8 - Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
College Football Playoff First Round Game - No. 5 Notre Dame 27, No. 8 Indiana 17 - South Bend, Indiana
Saturday, Dec. 21
College Football Playoff First Round Game - No. 4 Penn State 38, No. 10 SMU 10 - University Park, Pennsylvania
College Football Playoff First Round Game - No. 3 Texas 38, No. 16 Clemson 24 - Austin, Texas
College Football Playoff First Round Game - No. 6 Ohio State 42, No. 7 Tennessee 17 - Columbus, Ohio
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Game (Fiesta Bowl) - No. 4 Penn State 31 vs. 9 Boise State 14 - State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona
Wednesday, Jan. 1
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Game (Peach Bowl) - No. 3 Texas 39 vs. 12 Arizona State 31 (OT) - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Game (Rose Bowl) - No. 1 Oregon 21 vs. No. 6 Ohio State 41, - Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Game (Sugar Bowl) - No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 5 Notre Dame, 8:45 p.m. | ESPN, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans (postponed)
Thursday, Jan. 2
College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Game (Sugar Bowl) - No. 2 Georgia 10 vs. No. 5 Notre Dame 23, Caesars Superdome, New Orleans (postponed)
Gator Bowl - No. 14 Ole Miss 52 vs. Duke 20, EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
Friday, Jan. 3
First Responder Bowl - North Texas 28 vs. Texas State 30, Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Dallas
Duke’s Mayo Bowl - Minnesota 24 vs. Virginia Tech 10, Bank of America Stadium. Charlotte, North Carolina
Saturday, Jan. 4
Bahamas Bowl - Liberty 7 vs. Buffalo 26, Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. Nassau, Bahamas
Thursday, Jan. 9
College Football Playoff Semifinal Game (Orange Bowl) - No. 4 Penn State 24 vs. No. 5 Notre Dame 27, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Friday, Jan. 10
College Football Playoff Semifinal Game (Cotton Bowl) - No. 3 Texas 14 vs. No. 6 Ohio State 28, AT&T Stadium. Arlington, Texas
Monday, Jan. 20
College Football Playoff National Championship Game - No. 5 Notre Dame 23 vs. No. 6 Ohio State 24, ESPN. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
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