Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason

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

Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the call for the game, the fourth-straight time for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff. It will be Notre Dame’s first time with that broadcasting crew this playoffs. There will also be alternate broadcasts, for those looking for a different viewing experience.

Doesn't matter where -- around Notre Dame Stadium, past the Grotto or Touchdown Jesus.  The point is, the former Irish athletic director who hired Marcus Freeman should be ripping off his shirt, pounding his chest and whooping at the top of his lungs.

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Last week, at a news conference before the College Football Playoff semifinals, Penn State coach James Franklin turned to his counterpart, Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, and asked a question. “How old are you now,

Entering the season, Freeman was essentially nowhere to be found on national lists. What a change he has made for both the Irish and himself.

The No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes on January 20 in the College Football Playoff national title game. Notre Dame's run has been incredible as the Irish have wins over No.

One of the greatest linebackers to ever play football is incredibly impressed with Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame.