Both the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish elevated their programs to championship caliber with big moves in the offseason

The first 12-team version of the College Football Playoff has reached the national championship game and it will be Ohio State against Notre Dame.

OSU’s devastating offense ranks Top 10 on each side of the ball in success rate, EPA/play and marginal efficiency. The main areas of weakness on offense are the Ohio State O-line’s ability to handle extra rushers, ranking 78th with a 9.2% blitz down sack rate, and a somewhat elevated 10.2% blown run block rate that checks in at 94th nationally.