Shocking Upsets Cant Stop Them Ohio State And Notre Dame To Clash In Championship Game

By EDDIE PELLS Two stunning upset losses that shook the college football world this season are now nothing more than a distant memory for Ohio State and Notre Dame as they prepare to face off in the highly anticipated championship game.

In years past those losses might have been enough to dash the national title hopes of both teams but this year with the debut of the 12-team playoff format both Ohio State and Notre Dame have been given a second chance to prove themselves.

The road to the championship game has been a long and winding one for both teams filled with twists and turns that have kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Notre Dame suffered a heartbreaking loss earlier in the season a game that many thought would be the nail in the coffin for their title hopes but the team persevered and has been on a tear ever since.

Ohio State too faced a similar setback a stunning upset that left many wondering if they had what it took to make a deep run in the playoffs but the Buckeyes have silenced their critics with a string of impressive victories.

Now as the two teams prepare to meet in the championship game the question on everyones mind is can either team overcome their past struggles to emerge victorious.

For Notre Dame the key to success will be their ability to shut down Ohio States high-powered offense a task that has proven difficult for many teams this season.

Ohio State on the other hand will need to find a way to contain Notre Dames potent running game which has been nearly unstoppable at times this year.

As the stage is set for what promises to be an epic showdown between two of college footballs most storied programs one thing is certain this years championship game will be one for the ages.

The debut of the 12-team playoff format has brought a new level of excitement to the sport and the fact that both Ohio State and Notre Dame have been able to overcome their early season struggles to make it to the title game is a testament to the strength and resilience of both teams.

So as the teams take to the field for what will undoubtedly be a thrilling championship game one thing is clear this years title game will be a battle for the ages a clash of two titans that will leave only one team standing.