The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish are two programs with respective rich and storied football histories. Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman has led the Irish to a remarkable 2024-25 season.

Notre Dame went 12-0 in 1988, rushing for 2,838 yards and 30 touchdowns as a team. Coached by Lou Holtz, the Fighting Irish capped off their championship season by defeating West Virginia 34-21.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish holds an All-time Record of 958–338–42 with a 73% winning rate. According to Notre Dame's official website, they have a 13-1 overall record in the 2024-2025 ...

As Notre Dame football seeks its first national title since 1988, the Fighting Irish have Massachusetts players in the mix ... somewhat following in the footsteps of last year’s Michigan title team.

Notre Dame is on the cusp of its first national championship since 1988. The Fighting Irish fought their way through the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff as an at-large team ...

Notre Dame is looking to win its first title since the 1988 season, and to win the first-ever championship determined by a 12-team College Football Playoff field.

Notre Dame CFP history. Notre Dame heads into Monday's national championship game with a 3-2 record in the College Football Playoff, with all of the Irish's wins coming this season.