Ohio State and Notre Dame are almost ready to put on a show for all college football fans Monday night in Atlanta. You need a little more than skill to win a College Football Playoff Championship. Sometimes luck, a referees call, or a timely bounce of the ball can make all the difference in the world.

Jesse Temple: Ohio State has been a juggernaut during a three-game winning streak in the Playoff, embarrassing Tennessee and Oregon. Notre Dame has won 13 straight games and put together a fantastic season. But Ohio State’s balance and overall talent should emerge. … Ohio State 24, Notre Dame 14.