The college football national championship game is finally here.
We’re getting ready for Monday night’s title game between Ohio State and Notre Dame, and we know there will be some famous names that will be rooting on their favorite squad as well.
So who’s likely backing the Buckeyes given what we know about these diehards? Good question! This is a list of some big name athletes and actors who have been known to root for the school’s teams.
Let’s run through some of those big names, and hey, maybe one of them will be there in person for the game:
LeBron James
Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; LeBron James walks the sideline prior to the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
John Legend
Nov 23, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Recording artist John Legend arrives for the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Circuit. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
J.K. Simmons
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 06: J. K. Simmons attends the “Red One” Fan Screening Event at Vue Westfield on November 06, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Pictures)
Kirk Herbstreit
Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Kirk Herbstreit talks to the media during 2025 CFP National Championship Media Day at Georgia World Congress Center, Building A. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Jack Nicklaus
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 06: Jack Nicklaus of the United States reacts after playing his shot during the first tee ceremony prior to the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 06, 2023 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
