Fox Analyst puts out a clear winner for CFB National Championship Game

The College Football Playoff semifinals are set, with Texas facing Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl and Notre Dame taking on Penn State in the Orange Bowl.

Texas advanced by defeating Clemson and Arizona State, while Ohio State secured its spot with a dominant win over Oregon. On the other side, Penn State overcame SMU and Boise State, and Notre Dame outpaced Indiana and Georgia

As the stakes rise in the race for the title, Fox Sports commentator Nick Wright has made a bold prediction about the winner of the national championship. During Fox Sports 1’s “First Things First,” Wright declared Notre Dame as his pick for the national championship.

“I think Notre Dame is going to win the national championship,” Wright stated.

His statement surprised co-host and former NFL wide receiver Greg Jennings, who responded by indicating that Ohio State is his favorite. Wright defended his pick:

“Ryan Day would find a way to lose it,” Wright added. "By the way, the fact that Ohio State or Texas is playing in the national championship game is dope, and the fact that it's not one of those fugazi Notre Dame teams that we've seen in the national championship before."

2024-25 College Football Playoff Semifinals and Championship Game

The College Football Playoff semifinal games will be played on Jan. 9 and 10.

Orange Bowl: No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 7 Notre Dame

Penn State cruised past Boise State with a 31-14 win in the Fiesta Bowl, while Notre Dame defeated Georgia 23-10 in the Sugar Bowl after pulling away at halftime.

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET, Thursday, Jan. 9.

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida.

TV: ESPN.

Cotton Bowl: No. 5 Texas vs. No. 8 Ohio State

The Buckeyes stunned top-seeded Oregon with a 41-21 victory in the Rose Bowl. Texas, meanwhile, triumphed over Arizona State in an unforgettable Peach Bowl that went into double overtime, finishing 39-31.

Time: 7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, Jan. 10.

Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas.

TV: ESPN.

Championship Game details:

The College Football Playoff National Championship will be held on Monday, Jan. 20, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. With four strong teams remaining, fans are in for an exciting conclusion to the season.