College football’s biggest stage is finally upon us.
After what feels like a lifetime of waiting, the best football of the season is here, and you expect good things when you sit down to watch the College Football Playoff National Championship. Hopefully, there’s a good game, and before everything gets started, there’s some excellent singing, too.
This year’s national championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish has a fantastic pregame musical lineup. If you’re here, you may wonder: Who are the performers you see before the game?
Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the complete list to know who you’re hearing and watching:
- Coco Jones with director Adam Blackstone — “The Star-Spangled Banner”
- Alexander Charlot — “The Star-Spangled Banner” in American Sign Language (ASL)
- The Spelman College Glee Club — “America the Beautiful”
- Johrgia Peaches — “America the Beautiful” in ASL
- Ohio State, Notre Dame Marching Bands – Halftime performance