Notre Dame lost to Ohio State 34-23 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. Coach Marcus Freeman took responsibility for the team’s mistakes, which included breakdowns in communication and uncharacteristic errors. The Irish found themselves in a 24-point hole in the third quarter, a deficit too large to overcome. Statistically, Notre Dame’s offense struggled after an initial 18-play, 75-yard scoring drive. Quarterback Riley Leonard completed just one pass longer than 5 yards in the first half, with an average completion of 2.2 yards. Ohio State dominated, running 61% of their plays in Notre Dame territory in the first half. Ohio State’s quarterback Will Howard was perfect, completing all 13 of his passes in the first half, including a crucial 56-yard completion to freshman Jeremiah Smith late in the game. Notre Dame’s field goal percentage inside the 40 was the worst in the FBS at 4-for-10. Despite the loss, Freeman expressed pride in his team’s journey and the players’ dedication.
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