National Championship Game

[Deeeefense]

My stats have OSU by 3 the line is 8.5. Notre Dame banged up on the O-line so OSU front 7 should have a big night. ND plays a lot of man defense and Howard and company feasts off of that. I'm laying the points on the Bucks

Irish: 17
Buckeys: 28

 

[UKWildcats1987]

I dont gamble but if I did, I'd take the bank on osu covering.

 

[rick64]

If ND can somehow keep it close going into the 4th quarter anything can happen.

Go Irish!!

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Ohio State has looked unstoppable that said they may be do a clunker but hope not I need a W for a nice payday

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Ohio State has looked unstoppable that said they may be do a clunker but hope not I need a W for a nice payday

They just had a clunker against Texas. They may have won by 14 but Texas had a shot to tie late.

 

[Bleedin Blue in Ohio]

Ohio is going to win. But Go Notre Dame!!!

 

[sieken]

ND seems to have a solid defense. I feel like OSU is going to try and script some home runs in the first half and get ND playing catch up. That really plays into OSU defense. If ND can weather the storm and not let those receivers get behind them, it might be a game in the fourth quarter. I really don't think the ND defense is up to the task personally.

 

[stereonut]

If ND can somehow keep it close going into the 4th quarter anything can happen.

Go Irish!!

or if they can be ahead on the scoreboard at the end of the 4th quarter!

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Domers coming out like they think they can win this. Impressive.

 

[entropy13]

Helluva first drive! Wow!

 

[dvillecatfan]

Phenomenal opening drive...pleasing to watch.

 

[dvillecatfan]

Domers coming out like they think they can win this. Impressive.

They can and I think, will.

 

[darkshadesofblue]

That QB is a warrior. If they can continue to control the clock and keep OSUs offense on the bench, they have a chance

 

[TOMCATS1990]

Unbelievable 1st drive

 

[NavyCat88]

10 minute drive for a TD. ND up 7-0. Not sure how long the QB will survive as he already has 9 carries...most up the gut into the teeth of the DL. Good game so far.

GBB!

 

[maysvilleky]

9 min first drive for ND. They owned the LOS on that drive. But their QB may not last the game if that’s ND’s game plan.

 

[entropy13]

Irish have no answer on D so far. Need to hold for a FG at least, hopefully get a turnover.

 

[maysvilleky]

ND is going to need to win the TO battle to win the game.

 

[NavyCat88]

Buckeyes answer. 7-7 tie with 14 min to go in the 2nd. ND defense looks like they're on roller skates.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

OSU making it look easy.

Does ND think they can just run their qb up the middle all game long? I doubt that works long term but who knows. He already has 9 carries.

 

[rick64]

OSU making it look easy.

Does ND think they can just run their qb up the middle all game long? I doubt that works long term but who knows. He already has 9 carries.

He won't last the game at that rate.

 

[entropy13]

This series does not bode well for the Irish.

 

[NavyCat88]

ND defense looks slow compared to OSU

 

[darkshadesofblue]

OSU QB has all day to throw. Must be nice to be loaded with NFL talent on both lines

 

[justin_uk_5]

OSU QB has all day to throw. Must be nice to be loaded with NFL talent on both lines

He has all day to throw and wide open receivers. He has the easiest job in the world. Notre dame is giving up pressure against 3 rushers… old friend Wagner at RT got destroyed earlier

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Holy Buckeye that was easy.

 

[entropy13]

Looks like it's gonna be a long night for the Notre Dame defense. Just no answer.

 

[rick64]

 

[bthaunert]

This is reminding me of the 2015 national championship game when Oregon marched frown on the first drive against OSU. Then OSU responded and out scored the Ducks 42-13 the rest of the way.

 

[R.O.T.Muckinfush]

Not a fan of either team but rooting for the dawgs.

 

[dvillecatfan]

Uh oh...Freeman got some work to do.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

Domers have to find a way to get a stop on this down. 14 to 7 with OSU getting ball first n 3rd is bad enough. 17 to 7 or 21 to 7 probably means curtains

 

[Tskware]

OSU just ridiculous at WR

 

[Ugoff]

ND might not get 4 stops in a row all night.

 

[UKWildcats1987]

OSU making this "good" ND defense look like a peewee team.

 

[entropy13]

Welp, that's probably ballgame right there.

 

[TOMCATS1990]

OSU too much talent on offense

 

[rick64]

It ain't over but she's warming up. 😉

 

[dvillecatfan]

ND has a really good team...OSU just doing what their talent would suggest.

 

[CondorCat]

Both QBs in the championship game are new transfers.