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

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.

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.

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

Lakers superstar LeBron James was seen rocking Buckeyes gear in a luxury box, while Phillies star Bryce Harper was also in attendance and on the field pregame. Buckeyes legend, and 1974 and 1975 Heisman Trophy winner, Archie Griffin was also on hand to cheer on his alma mater, while hip-hop star Travis Scott also attended.

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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.