Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Football: These 3 matchups could decide the National Championship game

COLUMBUS, Ohio The football betting line between Ohio State and Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship game started with the Buckeyes leading by about 10 points.

Since then, the points have dropped by two points, suggesting that Monday's game in Atlanta could be closer than initially expected.

If that's the case, these three matchups could decide who leaves Georgia with a gold trophy.

Ohio States vs. Recipients Notre Dames secondary

Ohio State receiver Carnell Tate didn't shy away from referencing the Buckeyes' game plan heading into Monday.

Notre Dame is playing as much as any other team in the country, and Ohio State is preparing appropriately.

We assume they do the same in this game, Tate said. They put it on film all year, with high (safety) man coverage and things like that. We assume it and then react to it if they end up in something else.”

Notre Dame ranks ninth nationally in total defense with 298.3 yards allowed per game, so coordinator Al Golden's strategy has clearly worked.

However, few teams have attempted to consistently play man coverage against Ohio State due to a receiving group that features Tate along with Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

That doesn't seem to scare the Fighting Irish.

I don't think going into this game will change who we are, Notre Dame freshman cornerback Leonard Moore told reporters on Wednesday. We're going to play man coverage like we do every week. We went out there and challenged their receivers.

Cody Simon vs. Riley Leonard

Ohio State has had to deal with mobile quarterbacks this season, such as Oregon's Dillon Gabriel and Tennessee's Nico Iamaleava.

However, they mainly used their legs when they needed to extend passing plays. Notre Dame's Riley Leonard can do that, while also heavily considering designed runs.

His 158 ranks sixth nationally among non-running backs. For context, OSU's Will Howard, who is a duel threat option, has 82 carries.

He's a big part of that will to just get it done, linebacker Sonny Styles said. I think a lot of times you see them give him the ball on fourth-and-1s, fourth-and-2s or third-and-3s, third-and-6s. I think that's their guy.

Keeping his mobility in check will be crucial with linebacker Cody Simon a likely spy for Leonard.

Mike Denbrock vs. Jim Knowles

Notre Dame's offense leaned on the running game.

The Fighting Irish rank 14th nationally with 210.8 rushing yards per game. They are anchored by running backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price, who have combined for nearly 2,000 rushing yards this season.

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles knows Notre Dame will try to run a run-heavy offense. Will that lead to any changes from Notre Dame offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock?

It's unlikely the Fighting Irish will opt to play Leonard as a traditional pocket passer on Monday.

However, it could be an opportunity for trickery in hopes of catching Ohio State stopping the run.

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