Phillies star Bryce Harper is cheering on the Buckeyes at the national championship game, and he has a good reason.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was spotted on the sidelines of Monday night's College Football Championship donning Ohio State gear. But why?

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

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Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was out and enjoying his last weeks before spring training on Monday night, taking in the College Football Playoff champ

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper were in attendance for Monday night's College Football

Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 34-23 to claim the national college football title at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Led by Quinshon Judkins and Will Howard, the Buckeyes secured their ninth championship, with LeBron James and other sports legends cheering from the stands.

LeBron James and Bryce Harper headline Ohio State fans at Monday's CFP championship game vs. No. 7 Notre Dame. Here's more:

Following kicker Jaden Fielding's field goal to stretch Ohio State lead to 11, the Buckeyes (14-2, 7-2 Big Ten) sideline celebrated in a frenzy, understanding that they were closing in on a national championship title against Notre Dame (14-2).

We've already seen the likes of Travis Scott and Joe Montana down on the sidelines during pre-game warmups, and cameras have also caught pro stars LeBron James and Bryce Harper in attendance as well. Harper was seen down on the field before the game, while James was up in a suite waiting for the game to start.

“The Boss.” The late, great George Steinbrenner was the long-time owner of the New York Yankees, but also an Ohio State alum and fan. He was an OSU donor and had a luxury sweet at the ‘Shoe for years. He is a native of Ohio and made no secret of his rooting interests for the Buckeyes. Heck, the Yankees Triple-A affiliate was in Columbus for years.

LeBron James and Bryce Harper were among the celebrities on hand to watch Ohio State and Notre Dame duke it out.