Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) holds the trophy following the 34-23 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 21, 2025. Ranking the Teams in the 2025 College Football Playoff Race By Lee Bushkell | Published: September 9, 2025 at 10:02 pm Continue Reading