WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 19, 2026, on the College Football Playoff National Championship: * * * Tonight, the College Football Playoff National Championship brings a season of dedication, sacrifice, and hard work to a climactic conclusion. It stands as the final measure of months of preparation, resolve, and competition that have long defined college football--a beloved and uniquely American tradition. For more than 150 years, college footba  more