Ohio State wins 1st national title since 2014, outlasting Notre Dame 34-23 in CFP championship game
— The pass seemed to hang up there forever. Did it feel like seven weeks? Did it feel like 10 years?
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Ohio State Buckeyes
34
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | 0 | 21 | 10 | 3 | 34 |
| ND | 7 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 23 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 77,660 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ USC Trojans | L 18-30 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Indiana Hoosiers | W 19-15 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 45-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Iowa Hawkeyes | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | W 42-19 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 0:26 34-23
Jayden Fielding 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:15 31-23
Jaden Greathouse 30 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Jordan Faison Pass to Beaux Collins for Two-Point Conversion)
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Touchdown 3:03 31-15
Jaden Greathouse 34 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Riley Leonard Pass to Jeremiyah Love for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 7:52 31-7
Jayden Fielding 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:46 28-7
Quinshon Judkins 1 Yd Run (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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Touchdown 0:27 21-7
Quinshon Judkins 6 Yd pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 14-7
Quinshon Judkins 9 Yd Run (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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Touchdown 14:10 7-7
Jeremiah Smith 8 Yd pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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Touchdown 5:15 0-7
Riley Leonard 1 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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ND
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:26 · End of Game
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OSU 0:26
9 plays, 61 yards, 3:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:26 34-23
Jayden Fielding 33 Yd Field Goal
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ND 4:15
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:15 31-23
Jaden Greathouse 30 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Jordan Faison Pass to Beaux Collins for Two-Point Conversion)
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OSU 6:25
5 plays, 19 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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ND 9:27
12 plays, 70 yards, 5:19 · Missed FG
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OSU 14:46
6 plays, 54 yards, 3:17 · Fumble
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ND 3:03
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:03 31-15
Jaden Greathouse 34 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Riley Leonard Pass to Jeremiyah Love for Two-Point Conversion)
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OSU 7:52
6 plays, 5 yards, 3:26 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:52 31-7
Jayden Fielding 46 Yd Field Goal
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ND 11:18
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:28 · Downs
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OSU 12:46
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:46 28-7
Quinshon Judkins 1 Yd Run (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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ND
1 play, 7 yards, 0:27 · End of Half
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OSU 0:27
12 plays, 80 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 21-7
Quinshon Judkins 6 Yd pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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ND 4:53
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:22 · Punt
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OSU 6:15
10 plays, 76 yards, 6:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 14-7
Quinshon Judkins 9 Yd Run (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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ND 12:21
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:49 · Punt
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OSU 14:10
11 plays, 75 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:10 7-7
Jeremiah Smith 8 Yd pass from Will Howard (Jayden Fielding Kick)
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ND 5:15
18 plays, 75 yards, 9:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:15 0-7
Riley Leonard 1 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
Showing the last 26 of 26 events.
Team Stats
OSU
ND
22
1st Downs
19
9-12
3rd down efficiency
5-12
0-0
4th down efficiency
3-4
445
Total Yards
308
231
Passing
255
17/21
Comp/Att
22/32
11.0
Yards per pass
8.0
214
Rushing
53
41
Rushing Attempts
26
5.2
Yards per rush
2.0
6-58
Penalties
3-30
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
32:25
Possession
27:35
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