Ohio State vs. Notre Dame: 2023 CFP Championship Showdown

A detailed preview of the College Football Playoff National Championship between Ohio State and Notre Dame, featuring key players and coaching strategies.

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The CFP National Championship pits No. 3 Notre Dame against No. 6 Ohio State. Both teams aim for a historic title, with Ohio seeking its first since 2014, while Notre Dame strives for its first since 1988. Star players include Ohio's QB Will Howard and Notre Dame's Riley Leonard, with both defenses ranked among the best in college football. The game promises to be a tactical battle highlighted by the offensive strengths of Ohio and the defensive grit of Notre Dame. Expert predictions lean towards Ohio State capturing the championship this year.

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The championship match is as highly profiled as one can be while also being one that no one expected, with the Buckeyes being huge favorites, yet the anticipation suggests it could be closer than anticipated.
College Football Playoff Championship: Notre Dame vs Ohio State Predictions
Newsweek
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As the two historic programs, Notre Dame and Ohio State, prepare to face off, it becomes clear that the game is not only a battle for the championship but also a test of resilience and the culmination of a season marked by determination and skill.
CFP National Championship: The biggest names look ahead to the biggest game in college football
CNN
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As the first-ever expanded College Football Playoff culminates in a national championship clash, the stakes couldn't be higher for both Ohio State and Notre Dame, each vying for a historic title.
Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for the national championship in the CFP final
Associated Press
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