Look: Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka called Jeremiah Smith's 56-yard reception vs. Notre Dame, as revealed in a recent Buckeyes sideline video:

Jeremiah Smith made a 56-yard reception that sealed Ohio State's win over Notre Dame in the national title game, but Emeka Egbuka noticed something that set the play up.

Notre Dame wasn't able to dial up pressure with any regularity on Ohio State quarterback Will Howard and the results showed. Howard was able to step into throws and completed all but four pass attempts on the night, averaging 11 yards per attempt and throwing for two scores en-route to taking away game MVP honors.

Ohio State and Notre Dame made history even before kickoff of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. The Buckeyes and Fighting Irish were the first two teams to reach the inaugural 12-team playoff title game.

Instead of crying over another collapse, Ohio State can celebrate another national title after holding off a Notre Dame comeback bid Monday night to walk away with a nailbiter of a 34-23 victory over the Fighting Irish.