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Ohio St vs. Notre Dame College Football Betting Pick Prediction 1/20/2025
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Ohio St vs. Notre Dame 7:30PM ET—Ohio St improved to 13-2 following their 28-14 victory to Texas in the Semifinals. The Buckeyes gained 370 yards with 81 rushing for 3.4 yards a carry. On defense they allowed 341 yards to the Longhorns with 58 rushing for two yards per run. Will Howard completed 24 of 33 for 289 yards with a touchdown and pick. Notre Dame is 14-1 after their 27-24 victory to Penn St in the semis. The Fighting Irish put up 383 yards with 116 rushing for 2.8 yards per run. Defensively they allowed 339 yards to the Nittany Lions with 204 rushing for 4.9 yards a carry. Riley Leonard hit 15 of 23 for 223 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Pick with the Explanation
The National Championship Game will be played in a Dome in Atlanta. In his three playoff games Ohio St quarterback Will Howard is completing 74% of his passes with 10.4 yards per pass attempt. Leonard in his playoff games is completing 67% of his throws but for only 6.5 yards per pass attempt. The Buckeyes have averaged 37 points per game in the playoffs and surrendered 17 points a game. That is facing two SEC teams and the number one team in the nation entering this playoff in Oregon. They beat Tennessee by 25, Oregon by 21 and Texas by 14. Play Ohio St -8.5.