Injury Report and News for Notre Dame vs Ohio State in CFP National Championship Game

• Ohio State remains an 8.5-point favorite over Notre Dame in the college football championship game Monday night
• Notre Dame wide receiver Beaux Collins, the team’s second-leading receiver, is expected to play
• We got your full look at the injury reports for both teams below, plus how it could impact the betting line

Notre Dame and Ohio State collide for the national title tonight in Atlanta, and both teams enter the contest reasonably healthy. The kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m., and ESPN will carry the broadcast.

Remember, though, college football coaches aren’t bound by the same rules as in other sports and injury reports are unofficial at best.

Notre Dame got good news early Monday with reports that wide receiver Beaux Collins was a go. Collins was the Fighting Irish’s second-leading receiver this season. Ohio State standout safety Denzel Burke is also expected to play after getting dinged up in the semifinal win over

Here’s a deeper look at the injury concerns on both teams coming into Monday night.

Notre Dame Injury Report

There are two big names on this list for Notre Dame. Star defensive lineman Rylie Mills was leading the Irish in sacks and TFLs when he got hurt in the first round against Indiana. He’s still out. Notre Dame has depth on the defensive line, though and turned to standout Howard Cross III to fill in the gap.

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The biggest concern has to be Notre Dame’s offensive line troubles. Knapp suffered a high ankle sprain in the win over Penn State and was replaced by Charles Jagusah. Spindler also tweaked his ankle and came out. Knapp is a no go, but Spindler is going to make it work. Jagusah, a redshirt freshman will make his first start of the season at left tackle. Jagusah was supposed to be Notre Dame’s starter coming into the season, but tore his pectoral muscle.

Ohio State Injury Report

There’s not whole lot here, at least not publicly. Jones is a back-up defensive back who has seen little time, and Maggs is way down on the Ohio State depth chart at QB.

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Burke is the only one to keep an eye on. He fell awkwardly on his arm in the game against Texas, twice, and Buckeyes coach Ryan Day called it an ‘upper extremity’ injury this week leading into the game. We didn’t know Day coached ice hockey. The truth is it’s probably a shoulder injury, a sprain or a stinger, but Burke is fully expected to play.

How Could Injuries Affect Notre Dame vs Ohio State Line?

Ohio State has been the favorite ever since the final match-up was set. But let’s talk about how the injuries could impact the game. Notre Dame will be starting a talented, but raw left tackle, not the best spot in the world to make a debut.

Notre Dame’s running game has ebbed each of the last three weeks. They ran for 193 against Indiana, 154 against Georgia and just 117 against Penn State. QB Riley Leonard has been sacked 18 times this season, six in the last three games.

Could it just be better competition for Notre Dame in the CFP playoff? Sure. But look for Ohio State to test the remixed Notre Dame offensive line early in this one. If the offensive line breaks, Ohio State will have a field day and will easily cover the spread.

As the highly anticipated College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Notre Dame and Ohio State approaches, fans are eagerly awaiting updates on the injury report for both teams. Both teams have had their fair share of injuries throughout the season, and it will be crucial for them to have all hands on deck for this championship showdown.

Notre Dame has been dealing with a few key injuries leading up to the championship game. Star quarterback Ian Book suffered a minor ankle injury in the semifinal game, but he is expected to be ready to play in the championship game. Wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. is also nursing a shoulder injury, but he is expected to tough it out and play through the pain. The Fighting Irish will need all of their offensive weapons healthy and ready to go against a tough Ohio State defense.

On the defensive side of the ball, Notre Dame has been dealing with a few injuries as well. Linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah suffered a knee injury in the semifinal game, but he is expected to be ready for the championship game. Defensive end Daelin Hayes is also dealing with a nagging ankle injury, but he is expected to play through it and provide a much-needed pass rush against Ohio State’s potent offense.

Ohio State, on the other hand, has been relatively healthy leading up to the championship game. Star quarterback Justin Fields suffered a rib injury in the semifinal game, but he is expected to be ready to go for the championship game. Wide receiver Chris Olave is also dealing with a minor hamstring injury, but he is expected to be at full strength for the championship game. The Buckeyes will need all of their offensive weapons firing on all cylinders against a stout Notre Dame defense.

On the defensive side of the ball, Ohio State has been relatively healthy as well. Linebacker Baron Browning suffered a minor ankle injury in the semifinal game, but he is expected to be ready for the championship game. Defensive end Tyreke Smith is also dealing with a nagging shoulder injury, but he is expected to play through it and provide pressure on Notre Dame’s quarterback.

Overall, both teams will need to be at full strength in order to come out on top in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Fans will be eagerly awaiting updates on the injury report for both teams leading up to kickoff, as injuries could play a crucial role in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated matchup.