COLUMBUS — Alabama coach Nick Saban acknowledged there were discussions about the possibility of moving the national championship game between the Buckeyes and the Crimson Tide back because of COVID-19 issues.
The Associated Press and others have reported that Ohio State had spoken with CFP officials about possible player availability problems that could force the game to be delayed from its scheduled Monday night story at Hard Rock Stadium in suburban Miami.
Saban said Thursday, “There were discussions as to whether it was fair to continue or to move the game back and all that.”
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Two of the best cornerbacks in the nation will be in the spotlight during the game.
Shaun Wade of Ohio State and Patrick Surtain II of Alabama are highly decorated All-Americans and considered top NFL prospects.
The Buckeyes will rely on Wade to contain DeVonta Smith, who has been nearly unstoppable against man-to-man coverage on his way to catching 20 touchdown passes and winning the Heisman Trophy.
Surtain will have to worry about Ohio State’s top receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.
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