The most heavily-hyped season in college football history caps off tonight when the Ohio State Buckeyes battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 CFP National Championship Game.
The underdog Irish punched their ticket to the title game with emphatic wins over Indiana and Georgia before sneaking past Penn State 27-24 in an Orange Bowl for the ages.
The Buckeyes, meanwhile, breezed past Tennessee, Texas, and Oregon, outscoring their opponents by an average margin of nearly 20 points per game.
Kickoff gets underway this evening at 7:30 p.m. ET and we have all the details you need to watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame on cable or online.
CFP National Championship Game viewing info
| Location | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA |
| Date | Monday, January 20, 2025 |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
How to watch Ohio State vs Notre Dame on ESPN
ESPN is covering the CFP National Championship Game like a blanket, with English and Spanish language broadcasts across the following platforms:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPN3
- ESPNews
- ESPNU
- ESPN Deportes
- ESPN+
Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will call the game on ESPN's main telecast, while Holly Rowe and Molly McGrath will provide breaking news and updates from the sidelines. The broadcast will reportedly feature 100 different cameras, including cameras inside all eight endzone pylons, goal line robotic cams, and MindFly BodyCams on three on-field officials. It promises to be the most immersive viewing experience ever delivered during a college football matchup.
ESPN is available through standard cable or satellite packages. Customers can also purchase ESPN+ for as little as $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year. The platform's sports and documentary content can be streamed simultaneously on five screens.
How to live stream Ohio State vs Notre Dame
No cable? No problem! In addition to being available on ESPN+, the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship Game can also be live streamed on Fubo. And here's the best part - it won't cost you a cent.
The popular live TV streaming service is offering the game for free with a seven-day trial. Simply sign up today ahead of kickoff. Fubo's sterling sports package offers 79 channels and 250 hours of Cloud DVR for just $18.75 per month.
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Ohio State vs Notre Dame odds
The opening spread for the CFP National Championship Game hit the board with Ohio State favored by 7.5 points, prompting a flurry of action on the Buckeyes. The line now stands at -8.5 at BetMGM, and has shown very little variance over the past five days.
The total opened at 46.5 and has since been bet down to 45.5.
Check out our free NCAAF picks and Ohio State vs. Notre Dame predictions before wagering on this evening's action.
Ohio State vs Notre Dame all-time results
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| September 23, 2023 | Ohio State 17, Notre Dame 14 |
| September 3, 2022 | Ohio State 21, Notre Dame 10 |
| January 1, 2016 | Ohio State 44, Notre Dame 28 |
| January 2, 2006 | Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 20 |
| September 28, 1996 | Ohio State 29, Notre Dame 16 |
| September 30, 1995 | Ohio State 45, Notre Dame 26 |
| October 31, 1936 | Notre Dame 7, Ohio State 2 |
| November 2, 1935 | Notre Dame 18, Ohio State 13 |
The Ohio State-Notre Dame rivalry has been remarkably one-sided in recent years, with the Buckeyes trumping the Fighting Irish in six straight games dating back to 1995. That span includes a pair of postseason wins in the Fiesta Bowl in 2006 and 2016.
