These teams are expected to be on the opposing sideline if Ohio State advances to the national championship.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day leads his team to the field during an NCAA college football game against Nebraska Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio.Ohio State’s path to the College Football Playoff National Championship is no cakewalk. The Buckeyes will have to get through Tennessee, Oregon and most likely Texas.
The next question is which teams have a realistic shot at meeting Ohio State in the national championship. The CFP exact outcome market, available at mostGeorgia gets additional time to rest up for the CFP after beating Texas in the SEC Championship. The Bulldogs earned a first-round bye, and the time off could be necessary to get QB Carson Beck back for the quarterfinal. Beck left the SEC Championship with an elbow injury, and his status for the CFP is unclear.
With or without Beck, the Bulldogs don’t have an easy route to the national championship. Georgia will likely face Notre Dame in the quarterfinal and sportsbooks give the Fighting Irish a 1.5-point edge in that potential matchup. I would expect UGA’s mojo to run out if Ohio State faces Georgia in the national championship. The Bulldogs lack elite pass catchers, and had the second-worst rushing attack in the SEC. Ohio State’s defense would get a favorable matchup, leaving it up to the offense to make an impact. It would likely be a low-scoring game, and the Buckeyes’ offensive playmakers should provide a major edge.
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