It’s finally game day in Atlanta. The Buckeyes will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Monday night (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

It all comes down to this, as college football looks to wind up its annual schedule as Ohio State and Notre Dame face off to determine the national championship

Ohio State comes in ahead of the best the SEC has to offer and Big Ten rival Penn State to lead the way in the USA TODAY Sports way-too-early Top 25 for the 2025 season. The No. 1 Buckeyes have to replace quarterback Will Howard but will be able to surround the new starter with an elite collection of skill talent headlined by star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.