An expert prediction for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game from a football model that simulates games.

When the Ohio State and Notre Dame football teams meet on Monday for the right to claim the College Football Playoff Championship, it’ll be just the ninth meeting between the two. In fact,

The clear edge for Ohio State comes with the talent at cornerback and in the secondary. Notre Dame’s receivers have not been dominant this season, and one of them (Jordan Faison) was a walk-on as a recruit. The Irish, as a result, have had to rely on transfer portal and unexpected additions like Faison.