DeFazio Makes Friendly Bet with Ohio Congressman on College Football National Championship Game

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University of Oregon alumnus Rep. Peter DeFazio and Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan today placed a friendly bet on the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship game. If the University of Oregon captures its first national title Monday night, Rep. Ryan agreed to give DeFazio a gallon of famous Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream from Columbus, Ohio. If The Ohio State University wins, Rep. DeFazio agreed to give Ryan a bottle of Oregon pinot noir. The two Congressmen will appear together before the National Championship Game on MSNBC's Ed Show Monday, January 12, to discuss their wager during the 5pm ET/2pm PT hour.

"Ohio State has a great program, but as we just saw in the Rose Bowl, Oregon is at the very top of its game right now. This team is fast, well-coached and lead on the field by Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota. I predict Monday night will be extra sweet as I celebrate Oregon's national title along with a bowl of Ohio ice cream," Rep. DeFazio said.

"I am excited to see the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Oregon Ducks to decide the National Championship. Urban Meyer, the Ohio State coaching staff and players have proven they are in the top echelon of college football and I am confident on Monday the Buckeyes will bring their 8th National Championship title home to Columbus. I look forward to drinking a celebratory glass of Oregon wine Monday night," Rep. Ryan said.

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