Even if you don’t have a ticket to the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, you can still enjoy the CFP National Championship at a few events around town this weekend.

On Monday night in Atlanta ( 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN ), Ohio State, a nearly 10-point favorite, will seek its first national title in 10 years while underdog Notre Dame will seek its first in 36. Each has won three playoff games this postseason, though one has escaped the wrath of the injury bug more than the other.

College Football Playoff national championship game odds, predictions, picks for Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday, Jan. 20.

The final preparations are underway in downtown Atlanta for a weekend full of fun ahead of Monday’s College Football Playoff National Championship. While the game is expected to draw 70,000 fans of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish,

In a roller-coaster season, the Irish took a deep dive early before slowly ascending over the last four months. They entered 2024 with postseason aspirations and an intriguing roster, led by Duke transfer Riley Leonard at quarterback, an explosive running back in Jeremiyah Love and a formidable defense. It lasted two weeks.

The College Football Playoff committee let Channel 2 Action News get a closer look at the trophy. Officials brought it to our midtown Atlanta studios on Thursday.

The Buckeyes are heavy favorites in Monday night's title game. If the Fighting Irish win, Gov. Braun will be able to munch some tasty buckeyes.

On Sunday, the eve of the College Football Playoff national championship game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the decision-makers who have the ultimate authority over the playoff's format will hold their annual business meeting.

There's only one game remaining in what has been the longest college football season in history, which started way back on Aug. 24, 2024, when Georgia Tech upset then-No. 10 Florida State 24-21 in Ireland.