The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast National Championship Game Pick & Preview
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Jan 16, 2025 The excitement builds as the National Championship showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame is dissected. Key strategies for both teams take center stage, with a focus on what adjustments the Irish must make to challenge the high-powered Buckeyes. A deep dive into Ohio State’s defensive prowess reveals potential problems for Notre Dame’s offense. Expert predictions and analysis highlight the critical matchups that will determine the game's tempo and scoring. Who will emerge victorious? Tune in to find out!
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Notre Dame's Defensive Strategy
- Notre Dame should invite Ohio State to run the football, especially on early downs.
- This strategy exploits Ohio State's greater offensive strength in passing.
Ohio State's Offensive Flywheel
- Ohio State's offense operates like a flywheel; it's hard to start but difficult to stop once in motion.
- Notre Dame must disrupt their rhythm early to prevent a high-scoring game.
Coverage Matchup
- Ohio State hasn't faced much man coverage, while Notre Dame primarily uses it.
- Notre Dame's man coverage, with double coverage on the primary receiver, could disrupt Ohio State's passing game.