Ohio State is an underdog in the College Football Playoff semifinal against Georgia for the first time in two seasons.
After being favored in 25 consecutive games, a streak stretching back to the national championship game against Alabama at the end of a pandemic shortened season two years ago, the Buckeyes areThere is little surprise that the Bulldogs are favorites as the defending national champions who have remained unbeaten this season and sat atop the rankings for the last month.
Ohio State’s underdog status could prove a little extra motivation, add to a chip on its shoulder in the buildup to kickoff, but coach Ryan Day didn’t dwell on it in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s playoff announcement.“We’ll see as the preparation goes,” Day said, “but these guys are going to have our guys attention in a big way. They know how they have to play in order to win this game.
“In these big games, whether it’s in the CFP or a game like that, the team that wins is north of 40 points,” Day said. “That’s kind of the goal.”Since the postseason format went into effect in 2014, winning teams in the semifinals and finals have averaged 39 points per game.
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