Three things Ohio State will have to deal with against Alabama

Looking at the three things Ohio State will have to deal with and overcome when it plays Alabama for a national title Monday night.

Alabama has a high powered offense that could pull away from the Buckeyes early

The Alabama offense is really good and really dangerous. The offense starts with Devonta Smith, and if Ohio State slows him down, then running back Najee Harris or quarterback Mac Jones and his other weapons can put up points. The Buckeyes struggled at times this season against teams that can move the ball in the air, but the defense held really well against a vaunted Clemson team.

Should Alabama get ahead quickly and Ohio State can’t keep pace, then it could be a very long game for the Buckeyes. If OSU can repeat Either way, the Tide’s ability to move the ball and score is going to be a problem.

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