Vegas, like me, doesn’t think a whole lot of Sparty. But it’ll likely cement tOSU into the playoff where they’ll be dismembered by Georgia or Bama.
This isn't 2020, when Alabama had a historically great team and beat a Covid-depleted Ohio State team in the CFP Championship. Bama played 11 games before the CFP, while Ohio State only played 6 before the CFP. Huge advantage for Alabama, especially on the OL, a group that needs lots of game reps before they really hit their stride. QB Justin Fields was injured (habitual targeting specialist Skalski cheap shot to the ribs in CFP Semifinal) and the Buckeyes lost their starting RB to injury on the 1st play after the opening kickoff in the CFP Championship. That being said, 2020 Alabama was clearly the better team that day.
2021 Alabama isn't that good compared with other recent (non-2020) editions. The Tide barely beat Florida and LSU, both of which are train wrecks and have fired their head coach. Last week, the Tide survived Arkansas. Earlier in the season, Bama lost at TAMU, which has 3 losses. I would love for Ohio State to play Alabama (or Georgia) this season. IMO, the Buckeyes would beat Alabama by 10+ if both teams are healthy and the game is fairly officiated. Georgia's defense is special but it hasn't faced an offense with the skill players Ohio State can put on the field. The issues with Ohio State the past few seasons have been on defense.
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