NBA superstar LeBron James said he was inspired watching Ohio State win the College Football Playoff national championship this week

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.

Benz Stadium to watch his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes play Notre Dame for the College Football Playoff championship Monday night.ESPN cameras showed James in a suite about 45 minutes before kickoff. He was in town the night before he and the Los Angeles Lakers were to host the Washington Wizards.

Few things in life are certain, but LeBron James rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes is something that can never be questioned.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Akron’s LeBron James was in attendance in Atlanta for Ohio State’s national title win over Notre Dame on Monday — and he’s letting that inspire him through his 22nd season. It wasn’t just that he was excited about the 34-23 win over the Irish, but the Los Angeles Lakers star said that motivated him by what he saw.

LOS ANGELES — LeBron James’ first triple-double after turning 40 was impressive enough. The fact that he did it one day after flying from Los Angeles to Atlanta and back just so he could cheer on his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes at the College Football Playoff championship game?

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

Here's a look at Ohio State's CFP championship hype video, which is narrated by NBA champion and Ohio State fan LeBron James.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a big supporter of the Ohio State Buckeyes football team as he proudly represents being Akron's own hero. The NBA icon is a regular to

Ohio State is rolling in the College Football Playoff national title game. And no one is enjoying it more than LeBron James. The Akron native, and known Ohio State fan, is in Atlanta for the game between the Buckeyes and Notre Dame for college football's national title.

Appearing on the "New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce" podcast, NBA superstar LeBron James ... considered it.” James, 40, was a standout wide receiver in high school at Akron’s St. Vincent-St. Mary. James said Ohio State offered him a chance ...