Ohio State QB Will Howard's gf stuns in Buckeyes red jacket celebrating natty

Ohio state quarterback Will Howard's girlfriend, Lauren Leiker, proved to be his No. 1 fan against Notre Dame in the CFP national championship game.

Jan 20, 2025" Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard reacts after a play against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship. / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The Ohio State Buckeyes took down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the College Football Playoff national championship on Jan. 20.

Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard put on an incredible performance against a stout Notre Dame defense, completing 17-of-21 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns, along with 57 rushing yards. Howard was named as the Offensive MVP of the matchup.

Cheering on the Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night, Howard's girlfriend, Lauren Leiker. While Leiker keeps a low profile on social media, Leiker immediately turned heads during the national championship game.

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Leiker, who looked stunning in a red jacket and black pants, sat with Howard's parents, Bob and Maureen Howard. ESPN's cameras captured many of his family's reactions throughout the game.

Will Howard's family, LeBron and Ryan Day's reactions to Howard's dagger to Jeremiah Smith 🙌 pic.twitter.com/LD5d1af76J

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) January 21, 2025

Leiker met Howard while they were both students at Kansas State University. However, the 23-year-old quarterback transferred to Ohio State ahead of the 2024 season before leading the Buckeyes to their first title win since 2014. Howard's 13 straight completions to start the game was an all-time record for a national championship game. 

While Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard and Co. fought back in the fourth quarter, Howard's huge third down pass to Jeremiah Smith sealed their win.

Jan. 20, 2025: Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's mom, Maureen, Howard, and his girlfriend, Lauren Leiker. / ESPN

Jan. 20, 2025: Ohio State quarterback Will Howard's mom, Maureen, Howard, and his girlfriend, Lauren Leiker. / ESPN

Leiker lives in Kansas where she works as a medical assistant at Johnson County Dermatology, according to her LinkedIn profile, however, she's been a staple at all of Ohio State's playoff games this season.

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