While Ohio State was crowned the champions of NCAA Division I football, it was evident that both the winners and Notre Dame cared a whole lot more about one thing other than coming out on top with the win, their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ohio State and Notre Dame are seen gathering in a whole team group prayer before the game, while after the game giving glory to God, despite the win or the loss.

Ohio State Quarterback, Will Howard, who is now a national champion, highlighted his faith in multiple instances in his post-game interview. “First and foremost, I got to give the glory and the praise to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I wouldn’t be here without Hhim.”

Howard also answered a question in his press conference about his journey from transferring from Kansas State to Ohio State during the prior off-season and immediately said that he is, “ so glad God gave me a chance to be a Buckeye.”

Howard was on stage in front of  22.1 million viewers receiving his MVP award, and quickly the first thing he said was, “Give my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ all the glory, all the praise.”

As soon as another Ohio State player got the mic, the praising of God and his glory didn’t stop there. Cody Simon, a linebacker for the Buckeyes, was named the defensive MVP. As soon as the mic was in his hand, he said, “The Lord did something special on this team, and we’re just so thankful.”

Earlier in the playoff run, a video of Ohio State ahead of their playoff game against Texas, went totally viral after the whole team was seen on their half of the field on one knee in prayer. The video, shared all over social media, was seen by jJunior Paige Pierimatti, and she said, “Honestly, I know nothing about football, but the video was so empowering.”

Riley Lenord, Notre Dame quarterback, went on to enter his press conference after the game. Despite the loss, Leonard shared quickly that he wanted to, “ thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for giving me the opportunity to play in this game.”

Leonard then explained the Bible verse he wrote on his hand before the game, then went on to state, “Throughout the week, us and Ohio State were the two teams who praised Jesus the most, and I think that we strengthen each other in our faiths through coming to this game and competing against each other….I am happy to see godly men come out on top no matter what the circumstances. I’m very happy to praise Jesus in the lowest of lows as well.”

“It was great to see such a team win a big championship like this,” said junior Emily Miller.