College Football Playoff 2024-25: Championship first look

Category: Sports

Notre Dame and Ohio State will compete in the CFP National Championship on Jan. 20 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both teams aim to end championship droughts, with Notre Dame seeking its first title since 1988 and Ohio State looking to secure its second CFP championship. Key players include Notre Dame's quarterback Riley Leonard and Ohio State's defensive end Jack Sawyer, with both teams needing to leverage their strengths to secure victory.

Keywords: College Football Playoff, Notre Dame, Ohio State

Source: ESPN

Update At: 1/11/2025

Related Sources

Matt Anderson, U.S. men's volleyball faced Japan in group play: Here's how they did

Team USA's men's volleyball team, led by West Seneca native Matt Anderson, secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics after winning all three matches in Group C, including a decisive victory over Japan. Anderson, a seasoned Olympian, has previously won a bronze medal in Rio 2016 and has a rich history in the sport.

wgrz.com

Averill helps lead USA men’s volleyball into Olympics quarterfinals

The U.S. men’s volleyball team secured a top 3 seed for the quarterfinals after an undefeated pool play, defeating Japan 25-16, 25-18, 18-25, 25-19. Key players included Taylor Averill with seven kills and six blocks, Micah Christenson with 28 assists, and Erik Shoji with five digs. This marks a significant improvement from their performance in the Tokyo Olympics, where they did not qualify for the quarterfinals.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Olympics: Japan reaches men's volleyball last 8 despite loss to U.S.

Japan lost to the United States 3-1 in Pool C but qualified for the men's volleyball quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. Despite being overwhelmed in the first two sets, Japan managed to win the third set with strong performances from Tatsunori Otsuka and Yuji Nishida. The match ended with the United States winning 25-16, 25-18, 18-25, 25-19.

Kyodo News+ | Japan's leading news agency.

Volleyball Olympian Matt Anderson of Team USA: 'Bills Mafia is my family'

Matt Anderson, a member of the U.S. Olympic men's volleyball team, emphasizes his strong ties to Buffalo and the Bills Mafia, sharing experiences of meeting fellow Bills fans around the world, including during his professional volleyball career in Russia.

Buffalo News

West Seneca native Matt Anderson, Team USA volleyball take on Japan Friday

Matt Anderson and Team USA volleyball are set to compete against Japan in the Olympics, with a watch party at Duff's Famous Wings in Orchard Park.

Spectrum News

Team USA men's volleyball takes down Japan 3-1 to remain undefeated in Olympic play

Team USA men's volleyball secured a 3-1 victory over Japan, advancing to 3-0 in the preliminary rounds of the Paris Olympics and clinching first place in Group C. Key players include Matt Anderson, Max Holt, and Aaron Russell, all former Penn State Nittany Lions, who have contributed significantly to the team's success, including winning bronze medals at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

WGAL

USA on top of Pool C, Japan secure a spot in the quarterfinals

The United States secured first place in Pool C of the men's volleyball tournament at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a 3-1 victory over Japan, who also advanced to the quarterfinals. The Americans finished the pool phase with eight points, while Japan qualified as one of the best third-placed teams. Key players included Matt Anderson for the U.S. and Yuji Nishida for Japan.

volleyballworld.com

USA-Japan men’s volleybl free livestream: How to watch 2024 Olympic Games, TV, schedule

Team USA faces Japan in men's volleyball at the 2024 Olympic Games, aiming for a 3-0 record to secure first place in their group. The match is set for 2 p.m. CT and will be broadcasted on USA Network, with free online viewing options available through Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, Sling, and Peacock.

AL.com

Paris Olympics branded a 'joke' as volleyball arena plunged into darkness midway through match

A power cut plunged the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles arena into darkness during the men's volleyball match between Japan and the United States, causing a temporary halt in the game. The blackout led to fan frustration and stirred social media reactions, while other Olympic events faced delays due to weather conditions.

GB News

Redemption: Team USA into knockout rounds after win over Japan

The Americans secured a victory against Japan, winning the match 3-1 and finishing first in Pool C. Torey DeFalco and Taylor Averill were standout players, contributing significantly to the team's performance. Japan managed to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals despite the loss. The match showcased strong offensive and defensive plays from Team USA, with four players scoring in double figures.

KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2