Players to Watch for in the College Football Playoff National Championship The National Championship will be played on Jan. 8 between the University of Georgia and the University of Alabama. Here are some of the top prospects in the game for both schools: Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama Sony Michel, RB, Georgia