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          Sights and sounds from the College Football Playoff title game

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          Quinshon Judkins stiff-arms his way for an OSU TD (0:41)

          Ohio State RB Quinshon Judkins stiff-arms a defender en route to a 9-yard touchdown for the Buckeyes. (0:41)

          • ESPN staffJan 20, 2025, 11:41 PM ET

          It all came down to this.

          On Monday night, the Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, 34-23. It was Ohio State's first title since the 2014 season, and the first title in the 12-team CFP era.

          Fans of both teams descended upon Atlanta for the prime-time championship clash. Here were the sights and sounds from the College Football Playoff title game.

          LeBron hyped after Ohio State touchdown

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          LeBron amped up after OSU's TD

          Ohio State QB Will Howard connects with Quinshon Judkins for a touchdown that has LeBron James excited from the suites.

          14-year-old Johrgia Peaches performs "America the Beautiful" with Spelman College choir

          Bryce Harper, LeBron James and Chase Young showing support for Ohio State in Atlanta

          Travis Scott is in the building, picks Fighting Irish over the Buckeyes

          The national championship marks game No. 104 for this fan

          Michael Barker has visited every college football stadium and found the worst seat in the house in all of them. He's at the CFP title game tonight, hopefully in better seats. Read about his journey here.

          Everybody eats good at the national championship

          National title contenders are in the building

          Columbus Blue Jackets all-in on Ohio State

          Northern Illinois revisits early-season upset of Notre Dame ahead of championship

          The only school that has beaten Notre Dame this season reminded fans -- and the Fighting Irish, perhaps -- of the title contender's only loss ahead of the national championship with a "good luck" message. Northern Illinois defeated Notre Dame 16-14 on Sept. 7 for the school's first win against a top-10 opponent. -- READ MORE

          Vibes from the national championship tailgate

          Threads for the natty

          CFP evades Atlanta

          Life of the CFP party

          A taste of the natty life

          Music to our ears from State Farm Arena

          Fans take on the Trophy Trot

          Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane and Quavo rock the house