Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday in Atlanta. The Buckeyes are seeking their first title since 2014 -- the first year of the expanded four-team CFP -- while Notre Dame is trying to snap a championship drought that dates back to 1988.

Even if you don’t have a ticket to the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, you can still enjoy the CFP National Championship at a few events around town this weekend.

In a roller-coaster season, the Irish took a deep dive early before slowly ascending over the last four months. They entered 2024 with postseason aspirations and an intriguing roster, led by Duke transfer Riley Leonard at quarterback, an explosive running back in Jeremiyah Love and a formidable defense. It lasted two weeks.

On Sunday, the eve of the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the decision-makers who have the ultimate authority over the playoff's format will hold their annual business meeting.

The College Football Playoff committee let Channel 2 Action News get a closer look at the trophy. Officials brought it to our midtown Atlanta studios on Thursday.

The 2024-25 College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Ohio State is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, on ESPN. This is the 11th year of the CFP era, but the first with 12 teams. Here's everything you need to know about this year's title game.

Here are answers to your most-searched questions and some key information from Mercedes-Benz Stadium officials about what to expect for the game.

Notre Dame alum and NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown spoke with ABC7 Chicago about his excitement ahead of the National Championship on Monday.

The CFP national championship game will air live on ESPN, with Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Holly Rowe (reporter), and Molly McGrath (reporter) on the call. Cord-cutters can stream the game with Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Leave it be. Enjoy the show. Let a good thing be a good thing. This 12-team College Football Playoff format works beautifully.

Our college football experts talked Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish predictions and who will win the CFP national championship game.