Will Howard was surrounded by higher-profile players at Ohio State, but in the end he tied the Buckeyes' national title run together.

Will Howard, who starred at Downingtown West, helped Ohio State beat Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday night.

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard connected on his first 13 passes against Notre Dame on Monday night to set the record for consecutive completions in a College Football Playoff championship game. He tied the mark late in the second quarter when he hit Carnell Tate for 20 yards on third-and-7,

Howard, the former Downingtown West star, connected on his first 13 passes to set the record for consecutive completions in a CFP title game. His late 56-yard completion sealed the Buckeyes' win.

Will Howard left Kansas State football to pursue a national championship at Ohio State, and on Monday night he delivered against Notre Dame.

There’s a new quarterback king in the Ohio State football history books, following the program’s ninth national championship victory on Monday. Will Howard, the senior transfer from Kansas State, solidified his OSU legacy by throwing for 231 yards and two touchdowns.