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2024 NCG · Ohio State 34, Notre Dame 23
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame January 20, 2025 · Mercedes-Benz Stadium · AtlantaThe first national title decided by the 12-team bracket — and the first Notre Dame appearance in a CFP final.
First 12-team-bracket champion · Howard 231 pass yds
The 12-team bracket's first national title went to Ohio State, who beat Notre Dame 34-23 in Atlanta to close out a four-week run through Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and the Irish. Will Howard threw for 231 yards and two touchdowns; the Buckeye defense turned the Notre Dame offense over twice in the second half. Marcus Freeman's first national-title appearance, the Buckeyes' first title since 2014, and the bracket's first proof of concept all happened in the same January week.
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