Las Vegas clearly isn't feeling lucky with the Irish.
Ohio State opened the College Football Playoff National Championship Game as a heavy favorite against Notre Dame.
At FanDuel, which mirrors other sportsbooks, the line is set at 9.5 points, making the Buckeyes -410 favorites to win against the Fighting Irish.
Ohio State defeated Texas 28-14 in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Dallas to advance to the title game.
Jack Sawyer clinched the victory with a dramatic forced fumble, returning it 83 yards for a touchdown with just over two minutes left.
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Ohio State continues its strong rebound after losing to arch-rival Michigan on Nov. 30.
“About a month ago, a lot of people ruled us out. And this team, our leaders, our captains, our staff, went to work,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “Everyone in the building believed. I believe that's why we won the game in the fourth quarter.”
On Thursday night, Notre Dame defeated Penn State 27-24 in the Orange Bowl at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium to advance to the title game.
The Fighting Irish haven't lost since losing to Northern Illinois in Week 2 of the season.
“We found a way to make plays when it mattered most,” Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said. “In my opinion, good teams, good programs find a way to make that happen.”
