Their playoff run was further complicated by the absence of star quarterback Carson Beck, who was injured in the first half of the SEC Championship Game. Beck had entered the season as a projected top pick in the upcoming NFL draft.

Paul Finebaum detonated on Ohio State football and who he wants to win the College Football Playoff Championship Game.

The luck of the Irish is about to run out as Notre Dame faces Ohio State in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, according to Paul Finebaum. The long-time college football commentator believes the Buckeyes have the decisive advantage when it comes to talent and health and should win easily.

Under head coach Ryan Day's leadership, the Buckeyes were regarded as one of the top teams throughout the season. This reputation remained intact despite a narrow midseason loss to the No. 1 seed, the Oregon Ducks (13-1), by just one point.

Appearing on "The Matt Barrie Show" Thursday to preview next Monday night's national championship between the Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Finebaum mapped out how he vi

The college football season will come to an end on Monday night, when Ohio State takes on Notre Dame in the national championship game. By the end of the night, one of the two most storied programs in the history of the sport will have one more national title.