LeBron James was at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta Monday night to support Ohio State in College football game National championship game. Born and raised in Ohio, the NBA star has been a Buckeyes fan since he was young.
Monday night was another opportunity to show his deep passion for the football program. James looked extremely ecstatic about the run of play on several occasions as the Buckeyes put on a dominant showing in Atlanta. However, there is one instance that was more evident during the match.
While the game was about to end, Our Lady He was pushing for a return. The Fighting Irish scored a touchdown after Riley Leonard found Jaden Greathouse from 30 yards out to make it an eight-point game. With the pressure high, the Buckeyes played a crucial game.
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Ohio State started the next play after Notre Dame's 24 down. However, they struggled to advance the ball, which gave the Irish some momentum. However, in the third and 11th position, Will Howard He found Jeremiah Smith with a 56-yard pass that sent them into the red zone.
LeBron James was seen excited after this explosive play, and celebrated with people around him in the stands. The play dashed all hope the Fighting Irish had and ultimately resulted in a field goal for the Buckeyes.
Take a look at the moment below:
Ohio State's first national championship since 2014
Ohio State It captured its first national championship in a decade, marking a return to the top of college football. The Buckeyes' last title came during the 2014 season under coach Urban Meyer when they defeated Oregon 42-20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The program's last two national championship victories are historic ones, as the Buckeyes have now won titles in both the inaugural four-team and 12-team playoffs. Their 34-23 win over Notre Dame ensured they were the first champion of the expanded postseason format.
Ohio State has appeared in the CFP four times during Ryan Day's six years coaching. They came close to a national title in the 2022 season when they played Alabama in the championship game. However, the Crimson Tide outscored the Buckeyes, winning 52-24.
After their dominant display since the first round, there is no doubt that this is a deserved win for Ryan Day's side this time around. The coach and his team entered the playoffs under intense pressure following their fourth consecutive loss to rival Michigan. However, they managed to turn things around when it mattered most.
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