As has been burned into our heads all season, the winner on Monday night will be remember for centuries. In all seriousness this PAC-12 versus Big Ten match-up for the National Championship with two up-tempo teams should be a lot of fun.
Tonight at AT&T Stadium it’ll be Oregon and Ohio State squaring off for a national title. Photo Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Can Urban Meyer claim his third title and join Nick Saban as the only coach to win at two different schools? Will Mark Helfrich get the Ducks their first title in program history in the schools second chance in five years? Here’s our my short but sweet preview of the game with a prediction of how it’ll go down at Jerry World.
All times are pacific. Rankings are from College Football Playoff 25
Pac-12 Game of the Week
Who: 2 Oregon Ducks (13-1) v. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes (13-1)
What: CFP National Championship Game presented by AT&T
When: January 12, 5:30 pm
Where: AT&T Stadium/Arlington, Texas
Why: First National Championship game of the inaugural College Football Playoff
TV: ESPN (Chris Fowler, Kurt Herbstreit with Heather Cox and Tom Rinaldi)
Keys to the Game
- Oregon getting out to an early lead no doubt raises their chances to win the programs first national championship in football.
- Containing Cardale Jones, against Alabama the Buckeyes third string quarterback threw for 243 yards and rushed for 43 more in his second start.
- Marcus Mariota continues his steady play, despite throwing an interception the play of Mariota was key to beating Florida State. He threw for 338 yards on 26-of-36 passing while adding a touchdown plus 62 more yards rushing.
Mike’s Picks
Regular Season Record: 68-24
Bowl Record: 6-2
Last Week: 2-1 (Incorrect – Washington)
Monday, January 12:
2 Oregon 38 v. 4 Ohio State 31
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