On Jan. 20, 2025, the Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the iconic Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. This epic showdown will determine the next national champion of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, and the excitement is comparable to the NFL’s Super Bowl.
Naturally, fans are buzzing with questions about the halftime show 2025. Will it rival the spectacle of the NFL’s biggest event?
Who Is Performing at the National Championship Halftime Show?
Unlike the Super Bowl, the NCAA football final does not feature star-studded halftime performances, although there is entertainment.
The bands from the universities competing in the NCAA final take center stage, playing spirited tunes to keep the energy high. Cheerleading squads will also entertain with their vibrant, choreographed routines. However, to experience this show, you must be in the stadium, as ESPN doesn’t broadcast these performances.
It is worth noting that in 2024, the NCAA canceled the halftime entertainment when both the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies bands failed to appear.
Ohio State University Marching Band
The Ohio State University Marching Band (OSUMB), also known as The Best Damn Band in the Land (TBDBITL), is expected to dazzle fans during the halftime show of the 2025 National Championship Game.
The OSUMB was founded in 1878 as a student-led fife and drum corps supporting the university ROTC program. It has grown into a renowned all-brass and percussion ensemble. The band performs at football games and other events and is often hailed as the world’s largest and best.
Band of the Fighting Irish
The Band of the Fighting Irish is the University of Notre Dame’s marching band. It has been marching to its beat since 1845, making it the oldest university marching band in the United States.
The band has over 300 passionate members from diverse academic fields and international origins. Band of the Fighting Irish sets the tone for home football games and pep rallies with electrifying performances, filling the stadium with energy and pride. It never fails to captivate the audience.
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