Now that it seems as though we're gaining ground on that #4 seed, naturally I'm looking way too far into the future and considering a first round matchup with Bama. I think by the end of the year, they will have solidly earned that #1 spot. 

I know Bama started off rather soft (cougholemisscough), but from the limited amount of game play that I've seen, they look more like the Alabama team we've been used to seeing. 

So my question is this, how do you see a first round or a National Championship Ohio State vs Alabama going? Setting all bias aside? I think we would have to play the absolute best possible game to win. 

I know there are some very "football educated" people around here. What are some keys to a buckeye victory?