With Ryan Day's Ohio State Buckeyes still sitting at about a 7-point underdog to No. 1 Georgia in a New Year's Eve CFP semifinal matchup, the Bulldogs look like a very formidable foe.
Kirby Smart's squad slots as the 11th-best scoring offense in the country opposite the No. 2 scoring defense, giving up only 12.8 points per game. The Bulldogs have allowed just 17 touchdowns in 13 games.
At the core of the defense's identity is elite run-stopping led by defensive tackle Jalen Carter. The versatile 300-pounder anchors a front allowing a scant 76.9 rushing yards per game, good for No.