He was in pain during the Allstate Sugar Bowl against Clemson, but Justin Fields led Ohio State to victory with six touchdown passes in the matchup.
The talented quarterback took a shot to his ribs from James Skalski at linebacker; however, he remained in the game and recorded a performance for the ages. In trying to win his first national championship for the Buckeyes, Fields enters a contest versus another solid defense that is clicking at the right time. Alabama has generated 34 sacks this season, including 29 coming since the Georgia game. Fields has played in the least amount of games (seven) for quarterback in the College Football Playoff; nevertheless, he has nearly been sacked the most times.