This is a 10* NON-CONFERENCE TOM on the UNDER Ohio State/Notre Dame.

If you're betting on this game, you almost assuredly know the cast of characters on each side (both players and coaches), their strengths and weaknesses, and how they got to this point. If not, just google it and you'll have access to millions of "review" articles.

I think the longer layoff will benefit these defenses, and be a small detriment to the offenses.

Ohio State has won all three playoff games by at least 14 points, most recently the 28-14 victory over Texas. The Buckeyes' only loss this year came against Oregon, who they also beat in the CFP.

Will Howard leads an offense that averages 35.8 PPG. But the Buckeyes' smothering defense concedes just 12.2.

Notre Dame enters with some injury concerns to key offensive players, including to QB Riley Leonard, who has finally just been cleared to play following a blow to the head in the win over Penn State.

The Irish averaged 37 PPG, but conceded just 14.3.

The majority of the money is predicting a shootout here, but I believe it's these underrated defensive units that will "steal the show" so to speak.

The play is the UNDER.

Good luck, NP