Ohio State vs Notre Dame Last-Minute Picks: Irish Can Win With Turnovers

If you are still waiting to make some late NCAA football championship game picks, one issue could make you think about trying a big value wager on Notre Dame to upset Ohio State.

The Fighting Irish might have enough horses to beat Ohio State in a clean game. However, Notre Dame can pull the shocker if it can get some breaks and make its own breaks.

You are getting +300 Ohio State vs Notre Dame odds for an Irish victory and that’s pretty good for a team that allows 14.3 points per game while forcing a national-best 32 turnovers.

College Football Playoffs Championship Game Information

• Game: Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2) vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1)
• Date/Time: Monday, Jan. 20, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
• Notre Dame vs Ohio State Live Stream: Fubo TV

Get the latest Ohio State vs Notre Dame betting trends here.

Ohio State vs Notre Dame Last-Minute Picks

1. Notre Dame ATS +9 (-115)

Al Golden could end up being the most important man in Atlanta when your college football bets are cashed or trashed on Monday night.

The Notre Dame defensive coordinator has had the right answers most of the season for the Irish, who have been stingy and opportunistic at key times. Notre Dame leads the nation with 32 takeaways – 19 interceptions and 13 fumble recoveries.

The Irish have forced four turnovers in the playoffs and none bigger than Christian Gray’s interception that set up the winning field goal in the 27-24 win over Penn State in the semifinals.

Christian Gray is a GAME CHANGER#GoIrish | @8_franchise pic.twitter.com/Kiad71tnUD

— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) January 11, 2025

Ohio State has turned the ball over 15 times – 10 on quarterback Will Howard interceptions. If Notre Dame wins the turnover battle like it has all season, that 9-point NCAA point spread looks even better for your same-game parlay and a win bet is possible.

Bet Notre Dame +9 (-115)

2. TreVeyon Henderson 80+ Rushing Yards (+167)

TreVeyon Henderson has had an outstanding postseason for the Buckeyes. Expect him to finish it off with another good statistical effort.

Henderson is averaging nine yards per carry in the last three games with five touchdowns. That included a game-breaking 75-yard score on a swing pass near the end of the first half during the 28-14 win over Texas in the semifinals.

TREVEYON HENDERSON 75 YARDS TO THE HOUSE, WOW‼️

Ohio State immediately answers after Texas’ TD. pic.twitter.com/a0OdS0eORK

— ESPN (@espn) January 11, 2025

Notre Dame has been very good on defense, but not fantastic against the run. Penn State ran for 204 yards against the Irish last time out and Northern Illinois had 190 in Notre Dame’s only loss.

If we want to bet on Henderson at BetUS Sportsbook, you can either take him to score twice (+350), score the first TD (+500), gain 70+- rushing yards (+122) or 80+ rushing yards (+167).

Bet TreVeyon Henderson 80+ rushing yards (+167)

3. Defense or Special Teams TD Score (+220)

The offenses haven’t scored all the touchdowns for Notre Dame and Ohio State.

The Irish shared the lead in the nation with six defensive touchdowns and the Buckeyes had four. Notre Dame also brought a kickoff back for a score and Caleb Downs returned a punt for a key touchdown in the win over Indiana.

Paul Keels radio call of the Caleb Downs punt return TD pic.twitter.com/U4YfRYiBc5

— howard to jj 🇺🇸 (@burrowto5) November 24, 2024

Howard has thrown a lot of interceptions and Irish quarterback Riley Leonard (eight interceptions) is a better runner than a passer. Ohio State’s Jack Sawyer sealed the semifinal win with a long fumble return for a TD.

The teams might be a little conservative in a big game, but there’s enough talent on the field and value for your NCAA football game props today on a defensive or special teams score.

Bet on a TD to be scored by the defense or special teams (+220)

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