November 1, 2024

Will Ohio State-Alabama national football title game be postponed for COVID-19?


CLOSE Sports Pulse: Sports reporters Dan Wolken and Paul Myerberg give us their takes on how they think the game will play out USA TODAY The College Football Playoff championship game could be postponed with Ohio State dealing with COVID-19 issues ahead of its matchup with Alabama. The Buckeyes, who were missing key contributors in their Sugar Bowl defeat of Clemson in their national semifinal, could be without a position group if the game is played as scheduled on Jan. 11, according to multiple reports. The playoff committee announced last week a Jan. 18 makeup date if the game in Miami Gardens, Florida, is unable to be played on time. Ohio State has been dealing with coronavirus issues since November when its game against Illinois was canceled after multiple positives within the program, including coach Ryan Day. Ohio State athletics director Gene Smith told The Columbus Dispatch that the team…

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