CFP chief: Title game is still a go

College Football Playoff executive director Bill Hancock said Tuesday the national championship game between Alabama and Ohio State is still on for Monday night amid a report that the Buckeyes are having COVID-19 issues.

“I can tell you there are no changes,” Hancock said. “The game is scheduled for Jan. 11 as planned, and we look forward to it.”

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith also said in a statement that the Buckeyes plan to play the game as scheduled.

Al.com reported that Ohio State had been in contact with CFP officials about possible player availability problems that could force the game to be delayed.

Elsewhere: Oklahoma receiver Charleston Rambo, who started 24 games the past two years for the Sooners, announced that he’s entering the transfer portal. ... Quarterback JT Daniels tweeted that he’s coming back to Georgia after starting the final four games of the 2020 season. Georgia won them all to finish 8-2, including a victory over Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl. Georgia did lose two players Tuesday, with defensive end Malik Herring and center Trey Hill tweeting that they’ll give up their remaining eligibility to enter the draft. ... West Virginia quarterback Austin Kendall has entered the transfer portal. The former Oklahoma quarterback relieved Jarret Doege in the second half of the Liberty Bowl and threw two touchdown passes to lead the Mountaineers (6-4) to a 24-21 victory over Army.