Ohio State’s star quarterback Will Howard and head coach Ryan Day are safe after a concerning incident following Monday’s National Championship Game. The eighth-seeded Buckeyes triumphed over the seventh-seeded Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff Final in Atlanta, capping off a memorable season filled with highs and lows.
However, the mood shifted briefly when Day and Howard accidently collided with a wall while riding in a golf cart. Cleveland.com captured the incident and credited Patrick Greenfield.
Ope… It appears no one was hurt. Video: Patrick Greenfield, https://t.co/4LAGGkT0S7 pic.twitter.com/prqRfiQV8o
— clevelanddotcom (@clevelanddotcom) January 21, 2025
Fortunately, since no one was hurt, onlookers took the opportunity to poke fun at Howard, Day, and the unfortunate driver. Ultimately, Ohio State triumphed over Notre Dame to secure their latest National Championship, repeating their victory from ten years ago against the Oregon Ducks, which was notably during the inaugural playoff year. At this rate, the Buckeyes are primed for another title when the playoff expands next.
Led by Howard, Jeremiah Smith, and an impressive roster, Ohio State dominated the playoff, defeating Tennessee, Oregon, and Texas on their way to the championship game. They capitalized on their opportunity, achieving the coveted title in the first year of the 12-team playoff. Although Ohio State was not an underdog, the playoff format proved to be a resounding success this year, bringing joy and even laughter with this amusing incident.
