USATSI No. 3 Ohio State already shocked the college football world once by boat-racing No. 2 Clemson in the Sugar Bowl 49-28. Now, in the College Football Playoff National Championship against top-ranked Alabama, the Buckeyes can do it again. How they’ll pull off two upsets — they’re 8-point underdogs, similar to the Clemson game — lies in their ability to keep up with Alabama’s prolific offense. And it is prolific, featuring Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver DeVonta Smith, Heisman finalist quarterback Mac Jones, All-America running back Najee Harris, one of the best offensive lines in the nation and speed at every skill position. This is an offense averaging 48 points per game, which, even though it ranks second nationally, is the country’s best over 12 games. The Crimson Tide have scored more touchdowns (77) than any other team and are tied for first with BYU for the most yards per play…
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