Ohio State and Notre Dame would have fallen outside the College Football Playoff in previous years, but now they're facing off in the national championship game. The revamped College Football Playoff introduced this season includes 12 teams,

The semifinals of the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff begin Thursday with a blockbuster Orange Bowl matchup between (6) Penn State and (7) Notre Dame. Both teams have leaned heavily on their defenses and run games to reach the doorstep of the College Football Playoff National Championship.

This year's CFP national championship is set for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday, Jan. 20. The game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Learn more >

Just two teams are left standing with a shot at the College Football Playoff National Championship as the inaugural 12-team tournament has reached the finish line. No. 7 seed Notre Dame is set to take on No.

College football's bowl schedule continues on with one game on Monday. Check out the scores from today's action here:

Ohio State is favored by more than a touchdown against Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Fans can watch it for free via ESPN on FuboTV. The first season of the 12-team CFP comes down the Irish and Buckeyes for the national championship game, after both teams won three playoff games and upset higher seeds along the way.