Ohio State's Will Howard vows to continue to 'trust in the Lord' even in the midst of life's highs and lows

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Ohio State has looked dominant throughout the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. 

After knocking Tennessee out in the first round, the Buckeyes blew out the top-seeded Oregon Ducks in the quarterfinals. Ohio State then defeated the Texas Longhorns in the semifinal to advance to Monday's championship game. 

Quarterback Will Howard will be under center when Ohio State meets Notre Dame in the highly-anticipated title game. 

Howard spent four seasons at Kansas State. However, he entered the transfer portal in 2023. In Jan. 2024, he revealed his intentions to make the move to Ohio State. Howard went on to have the best regular season of his college career in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard, #18, leaves the field following the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game against the Texas Longhorns at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Jan. 10, 2025. (Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The 23-year-old has thrown for a career-high 3,779 yards and 33 touchdowns against 10 interceptions during his first year at Ohio State. Howard has also used his legs this season, rushing for seven scores.

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This year's Buckeyes roster features multiple players, including Howard, who are outspoken about their personal faith. Howard's on-field interview after Ohio State's aforementioned commanding win over Oregon at the Rose Bowl on New Year's Day was one of many moments in which