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Meghan L. Hall

The 5 performers for the College Football Playoff National Championship, including Coco Jones

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
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