This is it. One final game to be remembered forever in Ohio State lore. One team, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and a friend turned foe in Marcus Freeman stand in the way. The Buckeyes have dominated the College Football Playoff, but none of that matters if they can’t get this last one done.

For Ohio State, Ed Terwilliger, the Director of High School Relations, and a few other staff have been out on the trail keeping tabs on the 2026, 2027 and 2028 classes. Earlier in the month, despite position coaches not being on the road, a myriad of offers went out to a handful of prospects.

Marcus Freeman was a former Ohio State star. Now the Notre Dame coach has to beat them in the national title game

Don't expect Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman to enter the NFL coaching circuit. During the team's latest media availability, Freeman, who had briefly been linked to becoming the Chicago Bears' new coach,

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is getting set to coach in the biggest game of his life on Monday. Notre Dame is playing Ohio State for this season's national title on Monday and it is expected to be a great game.

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman and his brother Mike grew up Ohio State fans, but the Fighting Irish leader will have his family's support heading into the national title against the Buckeyes