• ESPN staffJan 20, 2025, 10:06 PM ET

It all comes down to this.

On Monday night, the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. A win would mark Ohio State’s first title since the 2014 season, while a Notre Dame title would be the first for the school since the 1988 season.

Fans of both teams descended upon Atlanta for the prime-time championship clash. Here are 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