Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban has been high on the Ohio State Buckeyes since the College Football Playoff began. Saban, who blasted some Ohio State fans for their fury over the team's 13-10 loss to hated rival Michigan on Nov.

Legendary coach Nick Saban said on "College GameDay" that "nobody's gonna remember" Ohio State lost to Michigan if the Buckeyes win a national title.

To former Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the loss to Michigan might have been the best thing for the Buckeyes, who are the current favorite to win the College Football Playoff nat

The Buckeyes are led by quarterback Will Howard, who's posted 32 touchdowns and 3,490 yards with a 72.6 completion percentage. Howard has helped the Buckeyes average 41.5 points and 486.5 yards per game throughout the playoffs.

Nick Saban knows all about a national title run, and he believes Ohio State can ride its superstar WR to the national title.

Ex-Alabama coach-turned-analyst Nick Saban clarified his comments following Ohio State's 20-point Rose Bowl win against Oregon.

Both teams have performed exceptionally well throughout the season and have been among the favorites to win the national championship trophy for most of the year. According to ESPN BET, Ohio State is a six-point favorite in this matchup. However, Texas has a 50.5% chance of winning, according to ESPN's Matchup Predictor.