We are now down to four teams for the college football playoff.  It will be Notre Dame vs Penn State on Thursday and Ohio State vs Texas on Friday with a trip top the national championship on the line.  Of course I'm rooting for my Nittany Lions to take down MJ's Fighting Irish, but it will be a tough and competitive game.  Penn State has a terrific defense and offensive line while Notre Dane also has a terrific defense and offensive line.  Both quarterbacks Drew Allar and Riley Leonard have been playing very well especially lately.  I like Penn State to win and advance.  Below is my quick take on this as seen in The Times Union:

How could Ohio State even think about firing head coach Ryan Day? While I understand the consequences if you can't beat Michigan but look at way the Buckeyes are playing in the NCAA tournament. Ohio State is playing on another level after blowing out Tennessee and Oregon. They look like the best team in the country and if they continue to play their game who's going to best them. Penn State is the team that can do it, and the Nittany Lions would love another chance.

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I think Ohio State will roll over Texas in the other national semifinal.  They are the hottest and best team in the entire country and people seem to have forgotten that.  I've got Penn State vs Ohio State in a rematch that saw Ohio State win 20-13.  Notre Dame will be tough and there are a ton of bragging rights on the line between MJ and I.

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