Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper were in attendance for Monday night's College Football

Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship.

LeBron James maintains strong ties to his home state of Ohio. ATLANTA (AP) — LeBron James was in attendance at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship Monday night. The Buckeyes defeated The Irish 34-24 for its first national championship since 2014.

He’s been a lock for the game since his second season back in 2005, which means an entire generation of fans has grown up knowing LeBron as a mainstay at the league’s biggest midseason showcase. He’s not just there to pile on records,

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to claim the national college football title at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Led by Quinshon Judkins and Will Howard, the Buckeyes secured their ninth championship, with LeBron James and other sports legends cheering from the stands.

LeBron James, a proud Akron, Ohio native and big supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes, showed his love, support, and appreciation during the College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship Game.

LeBron James and Bryce Harper headline Ohio State fans at Monday's CFP championship game vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Here's more:

We've already seen the likes of Travis Scott and Joe Montana down on the sidelines during pre-game warmups, and cameras have also caught pro stars LeBron James and Bryce Harper in attendance as well. Harper was seen down on the field before the game, while James was up in a suite waiting for the game to start.

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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was spotted on the sidelines of Monday night's College Football Championship donning Ohio State gear. But why?

LeBron James and Bryce Harper were among the celebrities on hand to watch Ohio State and Notre Dame duke it out.

Bronny James led the South Bay Lakers to a 122-110 win over the Rip City Remix in El Segundo. He tallied a career-high 31 points and recorded two rebounds, three assists and two steals in an all-around effort.