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The Ohio State Buckeyes have emerged because the first-ever nationwide champion within the 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff. This win comes two months after a defeating loss to Michigan that solid plenty of shade on the Buckeyes and Coach Day’s future. They silenced all doubts Monday evening with a 34-23 victory over Notre Dame’s Preventing Irish at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
This marks OSU’s first nationwide championship since 2014 and its ninth general, tying them with Pittsburgh for the fifth-most championships in school soccer historical past.
Quarterback Will Howard set a brand new championship sport report by finishing his first 13 passes. He completed the sport 17-of-21 for 231 yards and two touchdowns, incomes him the offensive MVP title. A 57-yard cross to freshman Jeremiah Smith helped seal the victory within the final minutes. Cody Simon was additionally named defensive MVP for his efficiency.
This trophy not solely provides Ohio State its first nationwide title in a decade but in addition extends their sequence lead over Notre Dame to 7-2, with seven consecutive victories. It’s the primary time because the mid-Sixties that the Huge Ten has received consecutive nationwide championships, with Michigan claiming the title final season.
1. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes take the sphere for the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
2. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes gamers take the sphere earlier than the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
3. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes group runs onto the sphere through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
4. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Recording artist Coco Jones sings the Nationwide Anthem earlier than the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
5. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Members of the Ohio State Buckeyes band carry out through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
6. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes marching band previous to Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
7. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Extensive Receiver Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball after a catch through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
8. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Quarterback Will Howard #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes drops again to cross through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
9. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive finish JT Tuimoloau (44) celebrates after a deal with through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
10. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day requires a timeout through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
11. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) drops again to cross through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Extensive Receiver Jeremiah Smith #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates a sport sealing catch within the fourth quarter of the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
13. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Former Ohio State Buckeyes participant Archie Griffin appears to be like on through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: Former Ohio State coach City Meyer reacts following the conclusion of the the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
15. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes gamers have fun after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
16. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes gamers have fun after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus Buckeye after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and gamers have fun after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes fan Huge Nut appears to be like on through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
20. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day and gamers have fun after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
21. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes followers through the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
22. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Head Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes interviewed after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
24. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Defensive Deal with Tyler Williams #91 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hoists the Nationwide Championship trophy after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
25. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes gamers together with Head Coach Ryan Day on the rostrum with Nationwide Championship trophy after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
26. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: The Ohio State Buckeyes gamers together with Head Coach Ryan Day on the rostrum with Nationwide Championship trophy after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
27. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: Ohio State gamers have fun with the profitable trophy following the conclusion of the the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: Defensive Finish Jack Sawyer #33 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and teammate JT Tuimoloau #44 have fun with the profitable trophy following the conclusion of the the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
29. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: The video board proclaims that Ohio State its the nationwide champion following the conclusion of the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
30. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: ESPN’s Rece Davis interviews Head Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State Buckeyes following the conclusion of the the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
31. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: Ohio State gamers have fun with the profitable trophy following the conclusion of the the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 20: Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) celebrates with Brutus Buckeye after the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
33. CFP Nationwide Championship – Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
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ATLANTA, GA JANUARY 20: Defensive Deal with Ty Hamilton #58 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with the profitable trophy following the conclusion of the the Ohio State Buckeyes versus Notre Dame Preventing Irish Faculty Soccer Playoff Nationwide Championship sport on January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.