By Gerry Ahern FrontPageBets A dandy matchup of traditional powers expected to contend for the national championship highlights college football Week 1. The fifth-ranked Fighting Irish of Notre Dame travel to the Horseshoe to face No. 2 Ohio State in a colossal contest with huge implications for both squads. FrontPageBets looks at the battle in Columbus, Ohio, as well as a full slate starting Thursday that includes No. 11 Oregon against defending national champion No. 3 Georgia. (Odds courtesy of DraftKings and are subject to change) People are also reading… Notre Dame outlook Former Ohio State linebacker Marcus Freeman replaces Brian Kelly as the head coach of the Irish and has the talent to compete for a College Football Playoff bid. He’ll have a new quarterback in the versatile Tyler Buchner running an offense with big-time weapons. Tight end Michael Mayer puts pressure on defenses. Running back Chris Tyree can open…
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