Tickets for championship game soar, with Ohio leading states

Ticket resale sites report prices start at about $1,800 and average as much as $2,500 for the College Football Playoff championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

Stephen A.: Notre Dame needs CFP title more than OSU

Stephen A. Smith and Cam Newton disagree on who needs to win the CFP national championship more: Notre Dame or Ohio State?

The keys to Ohio State and Notre Dame to win the national championship

Bobby Carpenter breaks down the path to victory for both Ohio State and Notre Dame in the CFP national championship game.

College Football Playoff National Championship game preview

The college football season comes down to Ohio State and Notre Dame. Bill Connelly has every angle covered.

Wilbon on Brian Kelly's Notre Dame comments: 'He's such a fraud!'

Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon react to Brian Kelly's recent comments about his exit from Notre Dame and move to LSU.

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State: Championship history and stats

Notre Dame and Ohio State headline the 2025 College Football Playoff title game. Dig into each team's history and championship stats now.

2026 NFL draft: Early look at top prospects at each position

Ohio State's Caleb Downs, Penn State's Drew Allar and Clemson's T.J. Parker headline next year's draft class. Who else will scouts be watching for 2026?

Flashback: When Marcus Freeman repped scarlet and gray for Ohio State

Look back at when Marcus Freeman was on the other end of the Ohio State-Notre Dame matchup as a linebacker for the Buckeyes.

Predicting starting QBs for every Power 4 college football team in 2025

We're nine months from the 2025 season starting, but we're looking at every power team's QB situation.

Why Will Howard could shine vs. Notre Dame's defense

Tom Luginbill details the tendencies of Notre Dame's defense that could lead to Ohio State quarterback Will Howard having a big game.

Can Will Howard find the end zone vs. Notre Dame?

Pam Maldonado gives her best bets for the CFP title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

ESPN's 2024 college football All-America team

From Jalon Walker and Cam Skattebo to Travis Hunter and Abdul Carter, here are the best of the best.

When is the 2025 college football championship? How to watch

It's Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship game. Here's how to catch the action on ESPN on Jan. 20.

Betting buzz: Bettors fade Ohio State, CFP title game spread moves toward Notre Dame

Sharp wagering has caused the line to drop in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.

Notre Dame overcame numerous injuries to reach CFP title game

The Irish's depth and resilience have been tested by a rash of key injuries, but they continue to fight on.

College football SP+ rankings entering CFP championship game

Who has the edge based on SP+ metrics: the Buckeyes or the Fighting Irish?

Ohio State lamenting 'self-inflicted wounds' on offense

Ryan Day is lamenting the "self-inflicted wounds" that Ohio State had on offense against Texas, saying "we've got to do a much better job" in the CFP final vs. Notre Dame.

Notre Dame LT Anthonie Knapp (ankle) out for CFP title game

Notre Dame starting left tackle Anthonie Knapp will miss the College Football Playoff National Championship game after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Irish's Orange Bowl win.

First bets: Early picks for CFP national championship

Here are all the betting odds, lines, spreads, totals and early picks for the College Football Playoff national championship game.

The keys to the national championship between Ohio State, Notre Dame

EJ Manuel joins "SportsCenter" to break down the key areas where the CFP National Championship game between Ohio State and Notre Dame will be won or lost.

College Football Playoff: Semifinal takeaways, analysis

The CFP has reached its final four. Bill Connelly breaks down Texas-Ohio State and Notre Dame-Penn State.

Ohio St. opens as 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame in CFP

Ohio State opened as a 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame, a line that if it holds would be tied for the second-largest spread in a CFP national championship game.

2024-25 CFP, bowl picks: Predicting college football scores

We made predictions on the final score of every bowl matchup. Check back to see how we fared.

College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look

Previewing the national championship with X factors and keys to winning for each team.

'We like the freedom': Notre Dame committed to staying independent, AD says

Notre Dame remains bullish in its belief that its independent status is the right choice and has the Irish "in a very good spot now," athletic director Pete Bevacqua told ESPN on Friday.

Sights and sounds from the College Football Playoff semifinals

The College Football Playoff semifinals are here. Here are the sights and sounds from the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic between Ohio State and Texas.

Stephen A. on Notre Dame's title chances: Irish are 'built differently'

Stephen A. Smith breaks down the significance of Notre Dame playing for a national championship and what sets the Fighting Irish apart from the competition.

Notre Dame gets late pick and field goal to make title game with 27-24 win over Penn State

— Penn State quarterback Drew Allar said he was trying to throw the ball into the ground. Notre Dame defensive back Christian Gray dove for it anyway and — luck of the Irish — the ball ended up right in his hands.

Finebaum: Notre Dame, Freeman the 'story of the year'

Paul Finebaum says Marcus Freeman has made Notre Dame likable after being the "most hated team in America."

Notre Dame could have 'gone sideways,' instead it's still fighting

Notre Dame suffered one of the most stunning defeats in its storied history, yet somehow it has bounced back.

Marcus Freeman never forgot NIU loss as ND heads to CFP final

Listen to why the loss to Northern Illinois fueled Notre Dame's win over Penn State to earn a spot in the College Football Playoff final.

Trends from Notre Dame's last college football national title bid

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are headed to the national championship game for the first time since 2013. Here's what the world looked like the last time they were in the title game.

Notre Dame tops Penn State in back-and-forth thriller, advances to CFP final

Notre Dame defeats Penn State 27-24 to advance to the College Football Playoff title game.

Jeter's clutch FG lifts Notre Dame over Penn State in CFP semi

Mitch Jeter delivered on a 41-yard field goal attempt with 12 seconds left against Penn State to send Notre Dame to its first national championship game since 2013.

Marcus Freeman on ND win: 'I'm so proud of this group'

Marcus Freeman describes his emotions after Notre Dame makes it to the CFP final.

Notre Dame hits go-ahead FG in final seconds to reach title game

Mitch Jeter gives Notre Dame a 27-24 lead in the closing seconds to defeat Penn State in the Orange Bowl and send the Fighting Irish to the CFP final.

Leonard clears concussion protocol, returns for Irish in CFP

Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard started the second half of Thursday's College Football Playoff semifinal against Penn State after clearing concussion protocol at halftime, coach Marcus Freeman told ESPN's Molly McGrath coming out of the locker room.

Inside an exceptional 2 weeks for ND's special teams coordinator

Notre Dame special teams coordinator Marty Biagi details the ups and downs of an emotional two-week period for him.

Snow Bowl! Relive the epic '92 battle between Notre Dame and Penn State

Check out the best moments from the 1992 Snow Bowl between Notre Dame and Penn State.

Notable moments from past Notre Dame-Penn State matchups

Though the two teams haven't met since 2007, Penn State and Notre Dame share a history that includes a number of notable clashes.

How Riley Leonard led the Irish to the CFP semifinal

The transfer from Duke has been instrumental in getting the Irish to the semifinal round.

College Football Playoff semifinals: Previewing Ohio State-Texas, Penn State-Notre Dame

We're down to four teams. What happens in the Cotton and Orange bowls? Bill Connelly goes inside the matchups.

Can you match these NFL players to their CFP alma maters?

Check out some trivia involving NFL players that attended the four universities still playing for the College Football Playoff championship.

Notre Dame, Penn State set to compete for a chance at a title

Get excited for the Orange Bowl as Notre Dame takes on Penn State for a chance to compete for the College Football Playoff championship.

A trip to the CFP title game is on the line when Notre Dame and Penn State meet in the Orange Bowl

— It's been a long time since either Notre Dame or Penn State reached college football's mountaintop as national champions. It was 1988 for the Fighting Irish, 1986 for the Nittany Lions. There's been good seasons and bad seasons in the three-plus...

James Franklin stresses CFP uniformity: 'Everybody should be in a conference'

Penn State coach James Franklin stressed the need for uniformity around college football, especially as it relates to the College Football Playoff, and said every team should be in a conference.

Notre Dame star Jeremiyah Love 'good to go' vs. Penn State in CFP semifinal

Notre Dame star RB Jeremiyah Love "will be good to go" against Penn State in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

College Football Playoff betting guide: Do underdogs Penn State have an edge against Notre Dame?

Betting the Penn State-Notre Dame College Football Playoff semifinal matchup? Here's what you need to know.

Notre Dame's Jeremiyah Love on track to play in CFP semifinal

Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, who has been battling a knee injury, is on track to play against Penn State in the CFP semifinal at the Orange Bowl.

Nine takeaways from college football's December portal window

Now that a wild month is over, we're looking back at what it meant for the state of the sport.