The prediction
New week, same feel. Not too many are giving Ohio State much of a chance against mighty Alabama in the National Championship game. That’s actually good for the Buckeyes… they like to prove the so-called experts wrong.
This is a proud group of young men and they feel the disrespect. They took it personally when Dabo Swinney ranked them No. 11 in the country. And don’t think for one second they don’t know that Nick Saban didn’t think they belonged in the College Football Playoff either.
Although it’s been an up and down season for Ohio State, it finds itself one game away from the ultimate prize. And while there have been distractions aplenty during a COVID-19 plagued season, all it took was a lack of respect to wake this team from a sleepwalk.
Don’t listen to what the national media will tell you all week, that Alabama plays in the superior SEC and Ohio State just won’t be able to hang. The Bucks match up very well with The Tide.
As the disrespect mounts, the focus becomes sharper. Ohio State goes toe to toe with the bully of college football in what will be a back and forth battle. And when the clock strikes zero, the Buckeyes end a most bizarre season in a most spectacular way… champions.
Final Score
Ohio State 45, Alabama 38
Line
Alabama – 7.5 (Odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.)
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