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 2024 CFP National Championship Ohio State 34 vs Notre Dame 23
 Ohio State caps a wild playoff run with a national title, shutting down Notre Dame's furious 4th-quarter rally with a 56-yd dagger from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith on 3rd-and-11. The Buckeyes dominate early, scoring TDs on their first 4 drives and building a 31-7 lead behind Howard's efficient start and Quinshon Judkins' explosive 70-yd run. Notre Dame claws back with two late TDs and 2-point conversions to make it a one-score game, but Howard's perfectly placed deep ball over single coverage ends the threat and sets up a FG that seals it. Judkins rushes for 100 yds and 3 TDs, while Smith finishes with 88 yds on 5 catches. Ohio State outgains the Irish 445-308 and punts just once. A fake punt stop and missed FG help the Buckeyes hold control, as the 8-seed powers through the 12-team bracket for its 6th national title, and first since 2014. |
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