Maybe he was right. But this was early January in 2008, and Freeman — a linebacker and team captain for Ohio State — was discussing the Buckeyes’ upcoming Bowl Championship Series title game against LSU at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Let the record show it was the Tigers who ended up winning that one, 38-24.

As the national championship game approaches, fans are making their way to Atlanta, with many departing from John Glenn International Airport

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host the 2025 CFP championship game. Here's what to know about Monday's national championship game in Atlanta:

Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet in the College Football Playoff championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night.

Ohio State and Notre Dame arrived in Atlanta on charter flights Friday as the teams moved closer to the College Football Playoff national championship game Monday night. The Buckeyes are big favorites but the Fighting Irish might have an advantage.

Ohio State fans are arriving in Atlanta ahead of the CFP National Championship game against Notre Dame. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7s

How to watch College Football Playoff national championship between Ohio State, Notre Dame Monday, with TV channel, time, announcers for game today.

Ohio State is trying for its sixth title, and first since its 2014 team won the inaugural CFP. Notre Dame is going for its 12th title, and first since 1988.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to battle the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Monday’s College Football Playoff national championship game, and tickets are still available to witness history.

The Sporting News spoke exclusively with Dr. Andrew Jeter, who helped son Mitch return to lead Notre Dame to the brink of a National Championship.

Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman, shortly after being promoted in December 2021, lured James Laurinaitis away from the broadcast booth.