Joe McGuire, son of AFL personality Eddie, claims college football national championship with Ohio State

Ohio State University performed exceptionally well in the college football national championship, with their Australian punter, Joe McGuire, only getting a chance to play in the fourth quarter. His 51-yard punt successfully completed its task, and he then calmly held the ball for the team, securing a 3-point field goal, ultimately helping Ohio State defeat their opponents 34-23 in front of 77,660 spectators at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Tuesday (Australian Eastern Time).

As the son of Eddie McGuire, a legend in Australian Rules Football, Joe McGuire at one point seemed like he wouldn't be needed in this college football spectacle, as Ohio State's offense and quarterback Will Howard performed exceptionally well against Notre Dame. McGuire's friend, James Rendell, who plays for Notre Dame, is another 24-year-old from Melbourne, and the son of former Australian Rules Football All-Star Matt Rendell, is yet another Australian kicker making waves in the United States.

Rendell completed two solid punts in the first half, totaling 97 yards, with over 25 million viewers worldwide watching the game, and NBA superstar LeBron James also watching from the sidelines. At the start of the game, Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard scored on a nine-carry rushing drive on their first possession, then vomited on the sideline, helping the team take a 7-0 lead. However, Ohio State's offense was nearly flawless, with Quinshon Judkins catching a touchdown pass from Howard, their third score in three possessions, leading 21-7 at halftime.

They scored again at the start of the second half, and the game seemed to be over, but Notre Dame showed their fighting spirit, ensuring the game remained tense and suspenseful. Both Australian players have ambitions to enter the NFL, and both trained at Prokick Australia, an organization that has helped approximately 270 Australian players transition to American leagues.

"If I can develop into the player that I hope and think I can be, then the ultimate goal is definitely to get to the NFL," McGuire said last week. This statement expressed his clear goals and expectations for his future career.