Between the rosters of Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State and Texas, there are dozens of 2025 NFL Draft prospects who will be looking to make a statement on the big stage during the College Football Playoff semifinals. While their focus is on trying to win a national championship, prospects also know that all NFL eyes will be on these games.

The winners advance to the College Football Playoff National Championship, which will be held on Jan. 20 at 5:30 p.m. MST on ESPN. Regardless of which football program comes out on top, it will be the school’s first national championship in at least 10 years, according to USA Today.

The Story: When the Irish lost 16-14 at home to Northern Illinois on Sept. 7, Notre Dame’s odds of winning the national title ballooned to 100-1. Twelve wins later, including two by double digits in the playoffs, and they are listed at 7-1.