November 2, 2024

Will College Football Playoff Title Game Be Postponed Because of Ohio State COVID Cases?

The College Football Playoff National Championship game between Alabama and Ohio State could be postponed because of coronavirus issues within the Buckeyes program. © Kevin C. Cox/Getty Ohio State QB Justin Fields and head coach Ryan Day after defeating the Clemson Tigers 49-28 during the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Buckeyes face Alabama in the CFP title game on January 11. The Crimson Tide and the Buckeyes—the No. 1- and No. 3-ranked programs in the Associated Press Top 25 poll respectively—are scheduled to play for the national title on Monday, January 11 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. However, AL.com reported on Tuesday the game may have to be postponed due to concerns surrounding Ohio State players’ availability after the Buckeyes indicated COVID-19 testing and related protocols could leave them without a position…

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