Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit and Holly Rowe will be on the call for the game, the fourth-straight time for Ohio State in the College Football Playoff. It will be Notre Dame’s first time with that broadcasting crew this playoffs. There will also be alternate broadcasts, for those looking for a different viewing experience.

In the CFP semifinals, Notre Dame trailed Penn State 10-0 when Leonard's head hit the turf, sending him to the injury tent to be evaluated for a potential concussion. Backup quarterback Steve Angeli, who hadn't played outside of mop-up time all season, came in and hit his first five pass attempts, helping set up a field goal before halftime.