The college football national championship between Notre Dame and Ohio State will prioritize faith.

On Monday night, the college football national championship pits the Notre Dame Fighting Irish against the Ohio State Buckeyes, with only one team emerging victorious.

The College Football Playoff will conclude with a battle between two teams that fought their way to the championship game despite being underdogs. The game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and some of the top players from both teams have shared a common bond: their faith.

In the days leading up to the game, Riley Leonard, Will Howard, TreVeyon Henderson, and Emeka Egbuka have all expressed their belief in God.

I believe that things happen for a reason, not just for us, but also for Ohio State. I think we are the two main teams that publicly display our faith the most," he said to reporters last week, according to Sports Michiana. "I'm not sure if this is some divine teaching or if it's just a coincidence.

"I believe that Jesus was watching over us during the entire season and placed these two teams on a pedestal for a purpose."

After the team's upset win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl, Howard discussed his religious beliefs.

"I must express my gratitude to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for granting me this opportunity to be on this stage in the Rose Bowl," Howard said to ESPN. "The younger version of me would be in awe right now."

During the season, Sports Spectrum interviewed Egbuka about the impact of his faith on his athletic performance.

The star receiver stated in November that over the past couple years, several players on the football team have restored their faith in Jesus Christ, which was significant for him during his freshman year.

During his interview, Egbuka, a graduate student, recounted the moment that marked a significant shift in his spiritual journey. This occurred when he was invited to attend Mass by his teammates and experienced a profound sense of connection to his faith for the first time.

"Since that moment, my life has undergone a significant transformation. A complete reversal, and I share a similar experience with many players on the team. We have been praying for a revival like this on our football team, and we have decided to share with everyone what God has been doing on our team."

Last season, Egbuka decided not to enter the NFL Draft because he felt a calling that was "more significant" than football.

Despite his successful rookie season and NIL deals, Henderson revealed in a separate interview that he had turned to his faith after an injury.

"Jesus rescued me from the path of destruction and placed me on the path of everlasting life. I am grateful to see so many people go down the large path of destruction, but I am thankful that Jesus saved me from that path and put me on His path."

Marcus Freeman, Notre Dame's head coach, reinstated pregame Mass after taking over from Brian Kelly in 2021. He was baptized into the Catholic Church and received his first Holy Communion in September 2022.

Freeman credited Notre Dame for encouraging the student body to grow their faith.

He stated that having faith and believing in something greater than oneself is not exclusive to Catholicism.

On Monday night, the teams will conclude their season with a prayer and a final 60-minute lock-in.

This report was contributed to by Paulina Dedaj, Chantz Martin, and Peter Burke of Planet Chronicle.