Laken Litman College Football & Soccer Analyst ATLANTA — At first glance, Ohio State appears to be in an unfamiliar place. How could the Buckeyes, one of the most recognizable brands in college sports, possibly be labeled as the underdog heading into a big game? It’s a fact that has caused a fair amount of double-takes and fact-checking, but it’s the situation the program finds itself in as it prepares to face No. 1 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl on Saturday night. Why the Peach Bowl is a rough matchup for BOTH teams The Bulldogs are 6-point favorites, making it the first time Ohio State has been the dark horse since a 52-24 loss to Alabama in the national championship game two seasons ago. The Buckeyes were a 9-point underdog then, but have been favored in every one of their 25 games since. Saturday’s…
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