Monday night’s College Football National Championship definitely had its share of interesting times. But it was the participants ’ glory of Jesus Christ that took center stage.
After leading his team to a 34-23 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard took the time to reward his Lord and Savior for giving the Buckeyes the opportunity to compete for a federal name. Howard was named Offensive MVP of the match, in which he threw for 231 feet, rushed for 57 yards, and secured two touchdowns.
“First and all, I gotta offer the splendor and the compliments to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I would n’t be here without Him …, ” Howard said. “ I can’t think God gave me the chance to be a Buckeye. ”
Many Ohio State people were also seen kneeling in meditation following their success.
But it was n’t just Monday night’s winners who went out of their way to openly proclaim their Christian beliefs.
During his post-game press event, Notre Dame’s Riley Leonard thanked Christ for giving him “the opportunity to play in this game, ” and noted how the two teams competing for a national championship were those who were unabashed in their praise for God’s glory. The Fighting Irish player notably pointed to his bracelet, which had “Matthew 23 :12” written on it, after scoring a touchdown on the game’s opening travel.
“Us and Ohio State were the two groups who praised Jesus Christ the most and I think we strengthened each other in our faith, ” Leonard said. “I’m glad to see pious men come out on top, no matter what the situation is. I’m quite happy to reward Jesus in the lowest of lows while also. ”
ESPN visitors Scott Van Pelt and Rece Davis even noted Ohio State’s accept of faith during the game’s post-game present.
Ohio State and Notre Dame’s adoration of Jesus has been a frequent theme throughout this year’s College Football Finals.
Leonard gave praise following his team’s wins over the Georgia Bulldogs ( 23-10 ) and Penn State Nittany Lions ( 27-24 ). Howard similarly glorified Christ after the Buckeyes ’ victory over the Oregon Ducks ( 41-21 ).
Notre Dame mind manager Marcus Freeman— who converted to Catholicism several years ago — has also been outspoken about his Christian beliefs and its relevance to the Battling British football program.
“ I have a strong belief and … you have to trust beyond having information, believe beyond knowing, which is another tagline for having faith, ” Freeman told reporters over the weekend. “We’re never nervous about it. They’re never shy about it, and it ’s essential for us. ”
Shawn Fleetwood is a personnel author for The Federalist and a student of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served as a condition content writer for Agreement of States Action and his work has been featured in various stores, including RealClearPolitics, RealClear Health, and Conservative Review. Following him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood
