November 1, 2024

Sources: Ohio State dealing with COVID issues, still plans to play in CFP title game on Jan. 11

In a college football season defined by disruption, chaos and fluid dates of games, the culmination of the season remains on track. After reports emerged Tuesday that the College Football Playoff title game could be moved because of COVID-19 issues at Ohio State, multiple sources told Yahoo Sports that the Buckeyes have no plans to move back the title game. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith told Yahoo Sports: “We are on track to play.” He added in a statement: “We continue to follow the same protocols as we have all season. We plan to play January 11th.” A source with direct knowledge of the decision on the title game told Yahoo Sports there’s a confidence behind the scenes at Ohio State that they’ll be ready to play on Monday. The source acknowledged that Ohio State has endured some COVID-19 issues this week and will be missing players for the title game,…

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