# CFP National Championship: Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs set to clash for title glory **Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs to Face Off in College Football Playoff National Championship** **The Ohio State Buckeyes and Georgia Bulldogs will face off in the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.** **The Buckeyes earned their spot in the title game by defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the Big Ten Championship Game, while the Bulldogs punched their ticket by defeating the TCU Horned Frogs in the Fiesta Bowl.** **Ohio State is the defending national champion and will be looking to win its second straight title, while Georgia will be looking to win its first national championship since 1980.** **The game is expected to be a close one, as both teams are ranked among the top five in the country.** --- ### **Ohio State Buckeyes** **The Ohio State Buckeyes are led by Heisman Trophy winner C.J. Stroud, who is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the country.** **Stroud has thrown for over 4,000 yards and 41 touchdowns this season, and he has also rushed for over 500 yards and 11 touchdowns.** **The Buckeyes also have a talented running back in TreVeyon Henderson, who has rushed for over 1,300 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.** **Ohio State's defense is led by linebacker Tommy Eichenberg, who is one of the best tacklers in the country.** **Eichenberg has recorded over 100 tackles this season, and he has also forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles.** --- ### **Georgia Bulldogs** **The Georgia Bulldogs are led by quarterback Stetson Bennett, who has been a revelation this season.** **Bennett has thrown for over 3,400 yards and 27 touchdowns this season, and he has also rushed for over 400 yards and nine touchdowns.** **The Bulldogs also have a talented running back in Kenny McIntosh, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards and 17 touchdowns this season.** **Georgia's defense is led by linebacker Nolan Smith, who is one of the best pass rushers in the country.** **Smith has recorded over 10 sacks this season, and he has also forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles.** --- ### **Prediction** **The College Football Playoff National Championship is expected to be a close game, but the Georgia Bulldogs are the slight favorites.** **Georgia has a more experienced team, and they have played a tougher schedule this season.** **The Bulldogs also have a better defense than the Buckeyes, and they are more likely to force turnovers.** **However, the Ohio State Buckeyes are a very talented team, and they have the potential to win the game if they play their best.** **The Buckeyes have a more dynamic offense than the Bulldogs, and they are more likely to score points.** **The game is expected to be decided by a few key plays, and the team that makes the most of their opportunities will win the game.**
