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.

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

There's a heavy focus on security not just for the game, but other activities happening throughout Atlanta in wake of the New Orleans terror attack.