[-STAT-]

In terms of history & tradition in College Football, doesn't get any better than this National Championship. 

Irish vs. Buckeyes, who does everyone got?

[King Kong]

I'll get to my pick here in a second. I already know it won't be a popular one 

I believe ND has a defense that can slow OSU down some.  The big question for me,  can the ND offense keep up with OSU offense? I believe if the score gets above the low 20s it favors OSU.  If ND can keep the score around that or lower I believe it favors them. 

We say this about high school football all the time. But I believe ND needs to try and make this game as ugly as possible.  Take their time and burn the clock when they have the ball.  Wait till the very last second to snap the ball on every possession.  Keep the ball for most of the quarter if you can.  Limit the number of time's OSU gets the ball.  I believe they give themselves the best chance this way. 

ND is playing inspired football right now.  That could carry them to victory.  I believe OSU wins this game though.  Just don't think ND will be able to score enough to keep up with them.  Believe it'll be another close game though.  I'll pick OSU winning by 9.

[Westside]

I think everyone knows that we will all be rooting for the Buckeyes.

[-STAT-]

I think everyone knows that we will all be rooting for the Buckeyes.

Not me, go Irish all the way.

[Cactus Jack]

I'd like see Notre Dame beat Ohio State, but I'm afraid that they are no match. I've always said that I think Notre Dame will be a fraud until we see them beat one of the best teams who has elite speed at their skill positions. I've seen too many teams' receivers and secondaries have speed and quickness that Notre Dame just can't match. I think that this is the case Monday night, and hopefully our final college game of the year until the Fall doesn't get ugly too quick. The past two National Championship games weren't exactly compelling to watch, and I worry that this year will be more of the same.

[jetpilot]

Remember a few weeks ago when a 5-loss Michigan team held Ohio State to 10 points on their home field? Good times. ND absolutely can hang with the Buckeyes.