Photos: Ohio State wins College Football Playoff national championship

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Photos: Ohio State wins College Football Playoff national championship

Photos from the College Football Playoff Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 20, 2025. Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and staff celebrate a 33-yard field goal by Ohio State place kicker Jayden Fielding (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a 56-yard reception during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a 56-yard reception against Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray (29) during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a 56-yard reception against Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray (29) during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a 56-yard reception against Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray (29) during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) reacts after making 56-yard reception during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) reacts after a tackle during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Downs is a Mill Creek graduate. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Quinshon Judkins (1) during the first half against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State beat Notre Dame 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs against Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) during the first half of the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) throws a touchdown pass to running back Quinshon Judkins (not pictured) during the first half against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) applies pressure to Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) during the first half in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) runs for a first down against Notre Dame defensive lineman Junior Tuihalamaka (44) and Notre Dame defensive lineman Howard Cross III (56) during the first half against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) attempts a pass uring the first half against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates a rushing touchdown by running back Quinshon Judkins (not pictured) during the first half against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs after a catch against Notre Dame safety Jordan Clark (1) during the first half in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs against Ohio State safety Caleb Downs (2) during the first half of the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs against Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) during the first half of the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against Ohio State in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame wide receiver Beaux Collins (5) is tackled by Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (10) after a reception by Collins during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) reacts after throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame wide receiver Jaden Greathouse (1) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass against Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) reacts after Notre Dame missed a field goal during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Hancock is a North Gwinnett graduate. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State defenders leap as Notre Dame place kicker Mitch Jeter (98) misses a 27-yard field goal during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State defensive end Eddrick Houston (96) pursues Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Houston is a Buford graduate. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen (34) causes a fumble after a gain by Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) during the fourth quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State safety Sonny Styles (6) sacks Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard (13) during the third quarter in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Ohio State place kicker Jayden Fielding celebrates his 46-yard field goal during the third quarter against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and staff celebrate a 33-yard field goal by Ohio State place kicker Jayden Fielding (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against Notre Dame in the 2025 National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. Ohio State won 34-23. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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