Aside from that, ESPN also has its SP+ model and that too favors Ohio State. According to the model run by analytic guru Bill Connelly, the Buckeyes are favored to win the CFP title game, 27.6-21.7 (subscription required).

ESPN's Football Power Index has a prediction for the national championship game matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

With just the College Football Playoff national championship game remaining, Before The Snap breaks down the x-factors for the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish.