It’s finally time. The Georgia Bulldogs and TCU Horned Frogs are minutes away from playing for the College Football Playoff national championship from Los Angeles, California.
Per BetMGM, Georgia is a 14.5-point favorite over TCU. The over/under is set at 63.5 with the Georgia money line of minus-450 compared to plus-350 for the Horned Frogs.
The ESPN “College GameDay” crew made their picks moments before the big game.
The picks..
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Desmond Howard:
“I love Georgia. I think Georgia’s the best team on the field. I just believe that TCU is a team of destiny. They’re gonna find a way to pull it off tonight. I’m going Horned Frogs in a close one.”
The pick: TCU
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David Pollack:
“I think it’s Georgia and their talent. I trust them on a big stage. … I think this defense will play a lot better and make it hard for TCU to move the football.”
The pick: Georgia
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Pat McAfee:
“This Georgia team is a professional football outfit. Kirby Smart is unbelievable. … Dawwwgs. Give me the Georgia Bulldogs to go back to back.”
The pick: Georgia
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Lee Corso:
“This is a new year, I feel great. This is a big, big, big, big game. Give me that Uga … (proceeds to pull out a TCU hat). Go Frogs!”
The pick: TCU
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