Predicting the CFB Playoff Championship
So far I’ve had a perfect record picking the playoffs since Oregon’s exit. However I would trade it all to have Oregon’s Rose bowl pick made correct. I’m sure we all would.
But time marches on, time marches on.
Monday night we’ll see Notre Dame take on Ohio State for a national championship. Both teams are solid and have played well to get to this point. The spread started at 9.5 but has dropped to 8 which typically means Vegas is covering their butts with a lot of action coming in the Irish.
Since Ohio State inexcusably lost to Michigan at home on Nov. 30 they have looked unstoppable. Including the beat down in Los Angeles of the Ducks. They seemed to have a little less focus against Texas in the Cotton bowl but still won comfortably by 14.
Initially I thought Ohio State would roll in this one. But I’m having my doubts as it inches closer. Notre Dame has a really strong secondary which should help with Ohio State’s prolific passing attack. Texas showed if you focus on Jeremiah Smith it helps limit the explosive plays by this Buckeyes offense.
We know this game will be a battle in the trenches. I’m really interested to see how well Notre Dame’s offensive line can hold up and give Riley Leonard time. I think that might be the biggest key for a Notre Dame win.
Yes we know turnovers is always a battle, that can be said about every game. But penalties can be a key or a drive-killer and will be a big part of this one as well.
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Ryan Day has the most talented team in college football. Across the board. They have all the tools necessary to win and went all in on this season to accomplish that. It would be one of the most interesting case studies to see what the mood is like in Columbus if he were to lose this one.
For Marcus Freeman it validates his ability as a young head coach. He put together a strong, balanced team and now has the full support of the Irish moving forward.
I just don’t think Notre Dame has enough to keep up with Ohio State offensively. They will really need to establish a strong run game in order to compete. Not only because it opens up the pass game, but it also limits Ohio State’s time on offense.
If I were making a bet on this game I would bet on Ohio State to win outright but not cover the 8 points. I think Notre Dame will run the ball and keep it close but ultimately fall short in the end.
