The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes play against the No. 7 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship game tonight. The matchup will begin at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN/ESPN 2. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.

The Buckeyes have played at a high level this season, as they currently possess a 13-2 record. The team has already defeated Tennessee, Oregon, and Texas in the CFP.

The Ohio State squad is coming off a 28-14 win against Texas. During the victory, Ohio State outscored Texas 14-0 in the fourth quarter. The Buckeyes were able to score a defensive touchdown with less than three minutes remaining in regulation, so they will try to perform similarly tonight.

The Fighting Irish are looking to win their first National Championship since 1988. The team has won 13 consecutive games, which includes three wins in the CFP. In their most recent game, the Fighting Irish defeated Penn State 27-24.

During the victory, Notre Dame’s star quarterback Riley Leonard threw for 223 yards. He also scored two total touchdowns, so Leonard will be a key player to watch tonight.

Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, Sling offers a first-month discount to new users.