Ohio State fans across the country were celebrating Monday night as the Buckeyes held off a game. Notre Dame attempt to return to leave with a 34-23 defeat the Fighting Irish in the CFP national championship game.
Strategist Will Howard completed 17 of 21 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns, while Quinshon Judkins ran for 100 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.
Howard’s biggest throw of the night came late in the game when he connected with the freshman receiver. Jeremiah Smith For 56 yards on a third and 11 play with 2:38 remaining. This play helped the Buckeyes score a field goal to put the game away.
The college football and sports world at large — including some Buckeye alumni — reacted to Ohio State winning its ninth national title.
Ohio State players and alumni
Freshman phenom Jeremiah Smith:
Second-year receiver Carnell Tate:
Junior running back Quinshon Judkins:
Senior cornerback Denzel Burke:
Former Ohio State running back JK Dobbins, who played for the Los Angeles Chargers this season:
Former Ohio State running back Carlos Hyde, who played in the NFL for eight seasons:
Former Ohio State wide receiver Michael Thomas, who played for the New Orleans Saints from 2016-23:
Parris Campbell, former Ohio State wide receiver, currently with the Philadelphia Eagles:
Former Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr., currently with the Arizona Cardinals:
Mike Conley, former Ohio State point guard, currently with the Minnesota Timberwolves:
The rest of the sports world
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith, cousin of Jeremiah Smith:
Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and other members of the FOX Sports family:
And the rest:
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