Matthew Hinton/Associated Press Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields had his way with the Clemson Tigers secondary to put his team into the 2021 CFP National Championship. On January 11, Fields will face a much tougher test against the Alabama Crimson Tide, who possess a potential top-10 NFL draft pick at cornerback in Patrick Surtain II. He could be one of the difference-makers on the Alabama roster, as he should be matched up with Chris Olave. The Olave-Surtain matchup is one of many individual battles that will be intriguing to watch at Hard Rock Stadium. Alabama’s offensive stars have to deal with an Ohio State front seven that made Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne feel uncomfortable for most of the Sugar Bowl. If the Crimson Tide offensive line breaks open holes for Najee Harris, it could give the SEC champion the edge it needs to outperform the Buckeyes. …
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