Ohio State Heavy Favorites Over Notre Dame For National Title With 9.5-Point Spread
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish are set to face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 9th at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Ohio State is a 9.5-point favorite over Notre Dame, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Why Ohio State is favored
There are several reasons why Ohio State is favored over Notre Dame. First, the Buckeyes have a more experienced and talented team. Ohio State has 15 players who were named All-Americans by the Associated Press, while Notre Dame has just 6. The Buckeyes also have 8 players who were drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft, while Notre Dame has just 3.
Second, Ohio State has a better record than Notre Dame. The Buckeyes finished the regular season with a 12-1 record, while Notre Dame finished with an 11-1 record. Ohio State’s only loss came to Michigan, while Notre Dame’s only loss came to Clemson.
Third, Ohio State has a better offense than Notre Dame. The Buckeyes are averaging 567.8 yards per game, while Notre Dame is averaging 455.9 yards per game. Ohio State is also scoring more points per game than Notre Dame, averaging 44.5 points per game to Notre Dame’s 33.6 points per game.
Finally, Ohio State has a better defense than Notre Dame. The Buckeyes are allowing just 18.6 points per game, while Notre Dame is allowing 22.3 points per game. Ohio State is also forcing more turnovers than Notre Dame, with 20 interceptions and 11 forced fumbles to Notre Dame’s 13 interceptions and 7 forced fumbles.
Why Notre Dame could win
Despite being a 9.5-point underdog, Notre Dame does have a chance to win the National Championship. The Fighting Irish have a lot of talent on their team, and they are well-coached by Brian Kelly. Notre Dame also has a lot of experience in big games, having played in the College Football Playoff in each of the last three seasons.
If Notre Dame is going to win, they will need to play a perfect game. They will need to execute their game plan perfectly, and they will need to make big plays when they have the opportunity. The Fighting Irish will also need to force turnovers and get off the field on third down.
If Notre Dame can do all of those things, they have a chance to pull off the upset and win the National Championship.
Conclusion
Ohio State is a heavy favorite over Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship, but the Fighting Irish have a chance to win if they play a perfect game. The Buckeyes have a more experienced and talented team, but Notre Dame has a lot of talent on their team and they are well-coached. The game is sure to be a close one, and it could go either way.
