In the upcoming College Football Playoff National Championship, the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored by 9.5 points over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This significant spread reflects Ohio State’s strong performance throughout the season and their recent 28-14 victory over Texas in the Cotton Bowl.
Notre Dame enters the championship game with a 14-1 record, their sole loss being a narrow defeat to Northern Illinois on September 7. Since that setback, the Fighting Irish have demonstrated resilience, securing victories in their subsequent games, including a 27–24 win over Penn State in the Orange Bowl to earn their spot in the title game.
The national championship game is scheduled for January 20 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both teams are eager to secure the national title, and Ohio State’s recent performance may provide Notre Dame with an opportunity to capitalize on any weaknesses.
As the championship game approaches, fans and analysts alike are keenly observing how Ohio State addresses their recent shortcomings and whether Notre Dame can exploit these areas to claim the national title.