How CB Christian Gray and Notre Dame turned Ohio State heartbreak into growth

Christian Gray and Jeremiah Smith — Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a catch against Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray (29) in the fourth quarter during the CFP National Championship in Atlanta on Jan. 20. Adam Cairns/Imagn Images

After being on the wrong end of a title-clinching Ohio State play, Notre Dame cornerback Christian Gray has turned heartbreak into fuel. With Marcus Freeman’s support and new confidence in his game, Gray is ready to write a different story in 2025.