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CFP executive director Bill Hancock says national championship game to go on as scheduled

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock told ESPN on Tuesday that the College Football Playoff National Championship presented by AT&T between No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Ohio State remains on schedule for Jan. 11, though sources have told ESPN there have been discussions about postponing the game because of COVID-19 issues within Ohio State's program.

"I can tell you there are no changes," Hancock told ESPN. "The game is scheduled for January 11th as planned and we look forward to it."

Alabama officials and SEC commissioner Greg Sankey have also told ESPN they are committed to playing on Jan.