2025 NFL Draft: College Football Game Preview – National Championship



Ohio State vs. Notre Dame; Monday, Jan. 20, 7:30 PM ET ESPN

The Prospects:

Ohio State
  • WR Emeka Egbuka, No. 2
  • WR Carnell Tate, No. 17
  • RB TreVeyon Henderson, No. 32
  • RB Quinshon Judkins, No. 1
  • C Seth McLaughlin, No. 56
  • G Donovan Jackson, No. 74
  • OT Josh Simmons, No. 71
  • QB Will Howard, No. 18
  • DE Jack Sawyer, No. 33
  • DE J.T. Tuimoloau, No. 44
  • DT Tyleik Williams, No. 91
  • DT Ty Hamilton, No. 58
  • LB Cody Simon, No. 0
  • LB Sonny Styles, No. 6
  • CB Jordan Hancock, No. 7
  • CB Denzel Burke, No. 10
  • S Lathan Ransom, No. 8
Notre Dame
  • QB Riley Leonard, No. 13
  • TE Mitchell Evans, No. 88
  • DT Howard Cross III, No. 56
  • LB Jack Kiser, No. 24
  • S Xavier Watts, No. 0
  • DE R.J. Oben, No. 9
  • DE Jordan Botelho, No. 12


The Matchups:

Riley Leonard is a running quarterback who will be a good test for the Ohio State defensive line filled with future pros. J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer have been on fire for the Buckeyes in the playoffs, and they will be taking on a young Irish offensive line. Ohio State has early-round talents in the skill positions of Emeka Egbuka, TreVeyon Henderson, and Quinshon Judkins. They will see a tough Notre Dame defense in their last opportunity to give pro evaluators a good tape to help their draft grade.