While Ohio State proved its many doubters wrong by upsetting Clemson in one College Football Playoff semifinal, it’s no surprise who the Buckeyes will be facing in the national championship game.
As the No. 1 seed in this year’s CFP, Alabama did what it was supposed to against Notre Dame, beating the Fighting Irish 31-14 to win the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl.
Now, Alabama is set to play in its eighth national championship game in a 12-year span.
While many of Nick Saban’s previous national champion or finalist teams have been known for their stout defenses, this year’s Crimson Tide have been an offensive juggernaut.