COVID-19 Concerns Could Disrupt CFP Championship

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The College Football Playoff National Championship game is scheduled for Monday, but in a season so impacted by COVID-19, the pandemic is not done wreaking havoc.

Al.com reports that COVID-19 concerns are threatening the game between Alabama and Ohio State, related to Ohio State player availability. Ohio State has reportedly indicated that it could be without an entire position group due to testing protocols.

Ohio State AD Gene Smith told ESPN on Tuesday that the Buckeyes are adhering to the protocols the team followed all season. Ohio State only managed to play six regular season game before being selected to the College Football Playoff. 

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