Despite it being an odd year, the moment the college football season has been building towards is finally here. Alabama and Ohio State will travel down to Miami, Florida, to play for the College Football Playoff national championship. The programs will be meeting for the fourth time ever, with the Buckeyes winning the latest matchup in the 2014 Sugar Bowl.
From the perspective of a Texas fan, it’s going to be hard to watch two other major programs battle it out for glory. However, the Longhorns have connections to both. Their current head coach, Steve Sarkisian, will come directly from Tuscaloosa after Monday’s game. Tom Herman, the previous coach, has roots in Columbus as the former offensive coordinator under Urban Meyer.
At the very least, rooting for a great game will be at stake for Texas. If you want to have a reason to root for either Alabama or Ohio State, here is a rooting guide for Monday night’s national championship game.