LeBron James was at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night to support Ohio State. College Football Playoff national championship game. Born and raised in Ohio, the NBA superstar was a Buckeyes fan from a young age.
Monday night was another opportunity for him to show his deep passion for the football program. As the Buckeyes put on a dominating showing in Atlanta, James was ecstatic about the way the game went on multiple occasions. But one instance stood out more during the game.
As the game draws to a close, Our Lady he was trying to come back. The Fighting Irish scored a touchdown after Riley Leonard found Jaden Greathouse 30 yards out to make it an eight-point game. With the pressure high, the Buckeyes made a crucial play.
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Ohio State started the ensuing drive after Notre Dame's own 24. However, they struggled to move the ball forward, giving the Irish some momentum. However, in cases 3 and 11, Will Howard He found Jeremiah Smith for a 56-yard pass that sent them into the red zone.
LeBron James was fired upon as he celebrated with his teammates in the stands after this explosive game. The play dashed all hopes of the Fighting Irish and resulted in a field goal for the Buckeyes.
Consider the following point:
Ohio State's first national championship since 2014
Ohio State secured its first national championship in a decade, marking its return to the pinnacle of college football. The Buckeyes' last title came in the 2014 season under head coach Urban Meyer when they beat Oregon 42-20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The program's last two national championship victories are history, as the Buckeyes have now claimed titles in both the top four and 12-team playoffs. Their 34-23 victory against Notre Dame ensured they became the first champions of this expanded postseason format.
Ohio State has made four CFP appearances in Ryan Day's six years as coach. The closest they came to a national championship in the 2022 season was when they played Alabama in the championship game. However, the Crimson Tide outscored the Buckeyes, winning 52-24.
After their dominant display from the first round, it's certainly a deserved win for Ryan Day's side this time around. The coach and his team entered the playoffs under intense pressure after their fourth straight loss to rival Michigan. However, they managed to change everything at the most important moment.
Edited by Ruth John S