A couple of years ago, colleague Andy Nesbitt, writing for For The Win, authored an article arguing that college football's national championship game being on Monday night is one of the dumbest things in sports.

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.

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.

Now with the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, the Fighting Irish are onto their 16th game of the season.

Howard and Leonard were roommates at the prestigious Manning Passing Academy last summer and forged a bond from staying up late and talking about family and faith.

Notre Dame's physicality meets Ohio State's explosiveness in the CFP National Championship. How their styles will shape the game.