Ohio State heads into the national title game as a projected 5.9-point favorite over Notre Dame, per the updated SP+ ratings. That's a pretty solid disagreement with the current ESPN BET line of Ohio State -9.5, though it doesn't take into account Notre Dame's increasing injury issues. (SP+ isn't designed to react to injuries.)

Ohio State and (7) Notre Dame will face off for the sport's most illustrious prize. This will be Notre Dame's first shot at a national championship since 2012, while the Buckeyes are back in the national title game for the second time under coach Ryan Day.