In a thrilling matchup, Ohio State clinched its sixth national championship title by narrowly defeating Notre Dame 34-23. The game intensified as Notre Dame, initially trailing 31-7, rallied to close the gap with two touchdowns and successful two-point conversions. Key plays included Will Howard's crucial 56-yard connection with Jeremiah Smith on a critical third down that set up a decisive field goal. This victory capped off a remarkable turnaround for Ohio State, who faced skepticism following an earlier season loss to Michigan, leading to their triumph in college football's inaugural 12-team playoff.
Will Howard hit big-play receiver Jeremiah Smith for 56 yards on a late third-and-11 to lock down a game that had been a laugher, then turned into something else.
It's a great story about a bunch of guys who have just overcome some really tough situations, and with the point where there's a lot of people that counted us out (they) just kept swinging and kept fighting.
Howard, a transfer-portal success story from Kansas State, threw for 231 yards and two scores, but nothing will beat the pass to Smith with everything on the line.
Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory.
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