When Notre Dame and Ohio State take the field on Monday night, both sides of the ball will have plenty of talent that could end up playing a pivotal role in deciding the winner. There’s also the chance that an errant mistake, fluke play or other unpredictable event results in the crowning of the CFP national champion.
Plenty of the matchups for this clash will get attention both before and during the game. Listed below are five key areas to watch:
QB Riley Leonard vs. Ohio State Defense
During the past two playoff contests, Leonard’s completion-to-attempt ratio was almost identical but his Penn State passing numbers were decidedly higher.