Stephen A. Smith has a special lady in his life. The ESPN personality, who tends to keep his personal life private, was pressed about his dating life during a guest appearance on “The Howard Stern Show” with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, his “First Take” debate partner, on Wednesday.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to kick off in a few hours on Monday night. ESPN's First Take was on the ground in Atlanta before the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

In case anybody was wondering, Stephen A. Smith is attending the National Championship Game. ESPN hosted Monday's First Take live from Atlanta, the site of college football's title showdown between Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Stephen A. Smith wants LeBron James to throw the damn towel on Bronny James’ NBA prospects for the time being.

So far, only Carnell Tate has established himself as a starter. The former No. 8 player and No. 9 wide receiver in the 2023 class caught 52 passes for 733 yards and four touchdowns this season playing alongside senior Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith. Now he and Smith are among the few returning starters for the Buckeyes in 2025.

No. 7 seed Notre Dame is finally about to face off with No. 8 seed Ohio State in the College Football Playoff national championship. This will represent the first national championship game played since the implementation of a 12-team playoff.

Ohio State last won a national championship in 2014, but that was when Urban Meyer was the head coach in Columbus. Ryan Day is seeking his first title with the Buckeyes, and a chance to redeem himself after a gnarly 13-10 loss to Michigan at Ohio Stadium on Nov. 30.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are in an uphill battle against the Buckeyes, so they need to be tough above all else.

Stephen A. Smith did not hold back in criticizing Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes after they lost to the Michigan Wolverines, 10-13, on Dec. 1, 2024.

While Ohio State is the favorite to win the game ... ESPN is putting together their predictions. Stephen A. Smith shared his thoughts and he thinks the Buckeyes will win with ease. "

If nothing else, college football is good for one thing: debates. The Big Ten Conference, after Ohio State’s run to a College Football Playoff national title last week, have given us a fun one. A year ago,

Bonus pick: Personally, I love the Braves' addition of Jurickson Profar to play in the outfield — either left or in right until Ronald Acuña is back to 100% — late last week. He got three years and $42 million from Atlanta after hitting .280 with 24 homers and 85 RBIs in an All-Star season in 2024 with San Diego.