There’s no real question about it: Ohio State’s defense will face its toughest test of the year against Alabama in the national championship game.
Ohio State’s defense has already had its ups and downs this season, and the same thing could have been said going into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Sugar Bowl, in which the Buckeyes allowed 444 total yards (including 400 passing yards) but held Clemson to a season-low 28 points, enough for the Buckeyes to roll to a 49-28 victory and earn their opportunity to play the Crimson Tide.
Alabama’s offense, though, has been the best in the country this year, leading all Power 5 teams with 48.