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.

She arrived at the stadium with her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, wearing a chic red jacket with fur trimmings ... that have really embraced watching football," he said. "I know being a girl ...

The Ohio State Buckeyes took down the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the College Football Playoff national ... who looked stunning in a red jacket and black pants, sat with Howard's parents ...