Five reasons Ohio State will beat Alabama in the College Football Playoff national championship game

Ohio State and Alabama are just a few days away from facing off in the CFP national championship game. Here are 5 reasons the Buckeyes win.

Go get ’em Justin Fields

All things being equal, if Justin Fields plays at the high level he played at against Clemson, that could be enough to win the program’s ninth national title. There have been times this year in which Fields has tried to do too much, but things clicked against the Tigers, and it sure feels like the light went on.

If the Ohio State signal-caller is checking down, using his legs when the opportunity arises, and then taking advantage of mismatches deep, it’ll be a great day for the Buckeye offense.

Sometimes you just have the dude that makes plays, and Fields has that ability. He absolutely could be the difference in this one when you look at athletes going into the backyard and make plays.

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