Will Howard, the quarterback leading Ohio State to the National Championship game, credits his faith for his on-field success and resilience during the challenging season. Howard's strong belief in God has been a constant source of strength and guidance throughout his journey, particularly during the ups and downs of the college football season.
Ohio State has been a dominant force throughout the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. After securing a victory against Tennessee in the first round, the Buckeyes delivered a decisive win against the top-seeded Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals. Ohio State then triumphed over the Texas Longhorns in the semifinal, propelling them to the championship game on Monday. Quarterback Will Howard will lead the Buckeyes against Notre Dame in this highly anticipated title matchup.
Howard spent four seasons at Kansas State but entered the transfer portal in 2023. In January 2024, he announced his intention to join Ohio State. Howard enjoyed the most successful regular season of his college career in Columbus, Ohio. The 23-year-old quarterback has thrown for a career-high 3,779 yards and 33 touchdowns, while only throwing 10 interceptions. He has also added seven rushing touchdowns to his repertoire. This year's Buckeyes roster includes multiple players, including Howard, who are vocal about their personal faith. Howard's on-field interview following Ohio State's impressive win against Oregon at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day was one of many instances where he openly expressed his beliefs. 'First and foremost, I gotta thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for giving me this opportunity to be on this stage in the Rose Bowl,' Howard said. 'Younger me would be in awe right now.' Shortly after the Buckeyes suffered an upset loss to their arch-rival Michigan in late November, Howard referenced his faith while responding to questions about the defeat. 'I sat back and thought the opportunity that I have here and what I’ve gone through this year, the ups and the downs, everything has been for my own good,' he said via Columbus news station WCMH, before reaffirming his unwavering faith. 'I know that God is putting those obstacles in front of us to grow us and there’s a reason for it. I’m going to just trust the plan.' He added that having an unshakable 'trust in the Lord' has proven to be beneficial in his life. 'We got to trust in the Lord and lean on Him no matter what, through the ups and the downs,' he told NBC4. 'I tried to just get into my Bible and pray a little bit. Just come back to the Lord and say, ‘I need You.’' 'When you come to Him in a humble way, it changes your perspective. I lay it down for Him and say, ‘God, I trust You. I don’t know why this happened but it happened for a reason. I’m going to trust it.' Howard and several of his Buckeyes teammates arrived at preseason workouts wearing 'Jesus Won' T-shirts. The College Football Playoff National Championship game will commence at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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