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Ohio State is a 17-point favorite over Notre Dame, but the Buckeyes have stumbled in recent marquee non-conference home games.

Ohio State and Notre Dame are two of the most iconic programs in the country, and this is a rare treat. [35-28 clunker against Oregon ](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/09/11/defense-run-game-struggle-ohio-state-football-falls-oregon-35-28/5769614001/)was the most recent. “It's about Notre Dame and Ohio State. Before that was the [31-16 loss to Oklahoma in 2017](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2017/09/10/mayfield-dazzles-osu-offense-sputters/18819106007/) punctuated by the infamous Baker Mayfield flag plant on the Block O. “We've known this one's coming for a long time. “It's got to start up front,” Day said. Notre Dame’s game plan is unlikely to be a surprise. I feel like that was definitely a lesson that we had to learn.” Ohio State is ranked No. Ohio State has fallen flat in many of its recent marquee games against non-conference opponents at Ohio Stadium. Notre Dame is No. “Since I was a recruit, this was a game I looked forward to.

The Notre Dame football team may be a big underdog when it comes to tonight's matchup against Ohio State, but here is why they will win.

Beating Ohio State would put them on the map in terms of this year’s College Football Playoff, and would be the biggest win in program history in quite some time. He participated in practice this week, which is a good sign, and if he is ready to go, the Notre Dame football team has arguably the best offensive line in the country. We have heard all week about the Ohio State offense, and how quarterback CJ Stroud could be in line to win the Heisman Trophy.

Many experts believe the Irish's offensive line is one of the best in the country, and if it can get a push and keep new starting quarterback Tyler Buchner ...

The better team should win (and that’s Ohio State), but sometimes the motivation factor of being counted out can have teams play above their pay grade. The offensive line is a collection of talented individuals, but how will it come together as a unit? The early line that came out months ago started out with Ohio State as a two-touchdown favorite, and it’s only This Ohio State team sure looks fantastic on paper, and it’ll most likely be favored in every game it plays during the regular season. The defense will still figure things out during its first taste of real, live game action Saturday. When the Buckeyes had issues last season, it was because it got bullied by a physical offensive line. Tyler Buchner is a kid who can keep plays alive and get yards with his legs when everything else breaks down. The rest of the group is a physical and veteran bunch that will test the Buckeyes up front. This might be the best defensive line Ohio State will face all season. In fact, there are some reasons to think that Notre Dame could create some problems for OSU on Saturday and we’re here to sort it all out. There are [plenty of reasons](https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/lists/five-reasons-ohio-state-will-beat-notre-dame-on-saturday/) to think that Ohio State will be able to take care of business Saturday night, but the Irish are a proud bunch with plenty of talent as one of the teams in the upper crust of college football history. Finally — mercifully, the opening game of the Ohio State football season is here, and it’s a massive matchup with No.

The Fighting Irish have a huge opportunity in front of them when they travel to Ohio State for a huge matchup against the Buckeyes.

The cousin of former Notre Dame star Kyle Hamilton, Woodyard has been linked to the Irish for some time now. He hasn’t been on campus yet but he plans to in the future. The Georgia star seemed like a bit of a pipe dream early on but he continues to say great things about Notre Dame and made the trip to South Bend this summer. The interest is absolutely there but the Irish will need to beat some premier programs for the California star. There will also be several talented 2025 recruits on campus for the weekend. He has plans to visit for a game this fall and likes Notre Dame. While the players may be there on the Ohio State side of things, Notre Dame does have a massive opportunity to impress several of their mutual top targets scheduled to be in attendance. The Wisconsin star has been very complementary of Notre Dame in the pass. He is very complimentary of Notre Dame but is also quite high on several other programs. One of which will be Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep defensive end Keon Keeley, a former Irish recruit who will certainly still have his long time love for Notre Dame in the back of his mind. The Ohio State Buckeyes are set for a big challenge Saturday night when they welcome Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to town. The staff will continue to stay in touch and do their homework on Moore.

Curtis Samuel had 261 total yards and 3 touchdowns and J.T. Barrett threw for 349 yards and six touchdowns as Ohio State annihilated Bowling Green, 77-10, on ...

3 is a 35-yard touchdown pass from Miami (Ohio) quarterback Josh Betts to Ryne Robinson in 2005. Malik Hooker came down with two picks as Ohio State held Bowling Green's offense to 69 yards rushing and 244 total yards. It was the first touchdown for both players in their collegiate careers. Mike Weber made the most of his first start as a Buckeye, rushing for 136 yards on 19 carries. The signal-caller righted his ship by completing 21 of 31 passes for a career-high 349 yards and six touchdowns. Barrett had the best passing game of his Ohio State career and the Buckeyes finished the day with a program-best 776 yards of total offense.

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[Ryan Day](https://twitter.com/ryandaytime?lang=en) is the Ohio State football head coach. [Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team](https://und.com/sports/football/) travels to Columbus, Ohio to battle the No. 5 Notre Dame can upset No. Ohio State Saturday](https://www.ndinsider.com/story/sports/football/2022/09/03/notre-dame-college-football-preview-what-to-expect-vs-ohio-state-abc-espn-gameday-marcus-freeman/65465218007/) [How No. College football is back!

Here's all the information you need to watch Saturday's matchup between the Buckeyes and the Fighting Irish, including TV channel and start time.

12 p.m. 12 vs. There will also be an option to stream ABC's coverage with Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit will be on the call. Here's all the information you need to watch the No. 1 at his position in the Before the season was over, coach Brian Kelly left for LSU, leaving Marcus Freeman to coach the Fighting Irish in their bowl game against Oklahoma State. Even after the Buckeyes sent top wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave to the NFL, their offense is still loaded. It was a tumultuous past year for the Fighting Irish. 2 Ohio State and No. No.

As with any game, there are keys to things going the way of the good guys, and it's certainly no different for OSU against the Fighting Irish. On paper, the ...

If the Ohio State defense can rattle him by getting in his face and pressuring him, you have to think there are going to be some rushed passes, mistakes, and yes — turnovers. Nobody has been in the Notre Dame planning meetings for this game aside from those inside the Irish program, but it’s hard to imagine a scenario that doesn’t involve limiting Ohio State’s possessions. The offensive line has to be able to lean on the Notre Dame front seven and get some chunk yards on the ground so that it opens up the pass even more and keeps the chains moving on third down and short. If not, it’s hard to see how the Fighting Irish keeps up on the scoreboard. Ohio State figures to put up a lot of points this year, and Notre Dame would love to keep the Buckeyes from getting momentum early by getting into a rhythm on the offensive end. As with any game, there are keys to things going the way of the good guys, and it’s certainly no different for OSU against the Fighting Irish.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Setting the table for Saturday night's primetime clash between the Fighting Irish and Buckeyes: No. 5 Notre Dame (0-0) vs. No.

2 Ohio State live updates: Scores, highlights from Saturday](https://www.ndinsider.com/story/sports/football/2022/09/03/notre-dame-ohio-state-football-live-score-updates-highlights-results/65465225007/) Jr. College GameDay has been to 33 Notre Dame games and 53 Ohio State games. Stroud's top target, wide receiver Jaxon Smith Njigba, ended the 2021 season with five straight 100-yard receiving games. Stroud's fourth start against a Top 10 team. Mayer already holds the school record for single season tight end receptions with 71 last year. Buchner did play in 10 games as a freshman, throwing for 298 yards and rushing for 368 while accounting for six touchdowns. 9 entering the Fiesta Bowl and Ohio State is ranked No. Ohio State has since beaten the Irish twice in the Fiesta Bowl (2006 and 2016). ▶ Saturday marks the seventh meeting between Ohio State and Notre Dame, and third at Ohio Stadium. No. [Players to watch: Difference-makers abound as No.

Saturday night of Week 1 is highlighted by a top-five matchup between the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame's four selections were offensive lineman [Jarrett Patterson](/college-football/players/2969036/jarrett-patterson/) (first team), defensive back [Brandon Joseph](/college-football/players/3124732/brandon-joseph/) (first team), tight end [Michael Mayer](/college-football/players/3171673/michael-mayer/) (second team) and defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (second team). In a vacuum or a simulation, Ohio State wins this game by 20 points, but college football is played by humans and the stage is too big to think there will be a blowout on Saturday night. The first challenge for Knowles will be a bit of an unknown, however, as the Buckeyes face a new starting quarterback in [Tyler Buchner](/college-football/players/26698489/tyler-buchner/). A blue-chip prospect coming out of high school in California, Buchner saw some limited action as a freshman for the Irish in 2021 as part of a three-quarterback shuffle with Jack Coan and [Drew Pyne](/college-football/players/3161529/drew-pyne/). Ultimately, Ohio State is the markedly better team and will win, but this game is interesting just long enough for the Fighting Irish to cover the number. Stroud](/college-football/players/3163079/c-j-stroud/) is the preseason favorite to win the award in 2022, and fair or not his performance in this game will have a lasting impact for many Heisman voters. That's not ideal considering Freeman had plenty of success as a defensive coordinator before his promotion to head coach, and the fact that Notre Dame might have a top-15 -- or even top-10 -- unit this season, led by a defensive lineman in [Isaiah Foskey](/college-football/players/3136890/isaiah-foskey/). 5 [Notre Dame](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/ND/notre-dame-fighting-irish/) on Saturday. The Buckeyes had five with running back [TreVeyon Henderson](/college-football/players/26699547/treveyon-henderson/), wide receiver [Jaxon Smith-Njigba](/college-football/players/3162959/jaxon-smith-njigba/) and offensive lineman Paris Johnson voted to the first team, while quarterback C.J. [Ohio State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/OHIOST/ohio-state-buckeyes/) playing host to No. Ohio State's defense: One of the most-discussed coaching moves of the offseason wasn't even at the head coaching level. When they do meet it's almost always a big deal, with Saturday night marking the fourth consecutive meeting with both teams ranked in the top 10 of the polls.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A new college football season means another year of watching Lee Corso throw on the mascot heads of teams as he picks the winners of games ...

Ignatius grad Tommy Eichenberg faces Notre Dame family ties](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-football-linebacker-st-ignatius-grad-tommy-eichenberg-faces-notre-dame-family-ties.html) Notre Dame: Betting the Buckeyes](https://www.cleveland.com/buckeye-talk-podcast/2022/09/a-first-quarter-angle-on-ohio-states-offense-vs-notre-dame-betting-the-buckeyes.html) [Comparing Alabama vs. Stroud will throw more than 3.5 touchdowns against Notre Dame: Stephen Means](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-i-love-cj-stroud-to-throw-more-than-35-touchdowns-against-notre-dame-stephen-means.html) [Why Ohio State football will hold Notre Dame’s Tyler Buchner under 228 passing yards: Nathan Baird](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-ohio-state-football-will-hold-notre-dames-tyler-buchner-under-228-passing-yards-nathan-baird.html) [Ohio State vs. [a 17.5-point favorite](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-vs-notre-dame-score-predictions-can-the-fighting-irish-keep-up-with-this-buckeye-offense.html) — first, though the Michigan alum admitted he thinks the game will be close. Ohio State talent and making playoff picks: College Football Survivor Show](https://www.cleveland.com/cfpshow/2022/09/comparing-alabama-vs-ohio-state-talent-and-making-playoff-picks-college-football-survivor-show.html) [Which Ohio State football true freshman could shine against Notre Dame? Stroud awards Ohio State State football team $500 gift cards to “get fly” ahead of Notre Dame game](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/cj-stroud-awards-ohio-state-state-football-team-500-gift-cards-to-get-fly-ahead-of-notre-dame-game.html) [Ohio State football linebacker, St. Hey, Nathan](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/which-ohio-state-football-true-freshman-could-shine-against-notre-dame-hey-nathan.html) [Why Ohio State football’s offense swears short-yardage is the ‘money down’ in 2022](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-ohio-state-footballs-offense-swears-short-yardage-situations-are-its-money-down-in-2022.html) [Which Ohio State football targets will attend the season opener against Notre Dame? [College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams by 2026, or possibly earlier](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/college-football-playoff-reportedly-expanding-to-12-teams-by-2026.html) [Ohio State’s defense will have trouble holding Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer under 70 yards: Doug Lesmerises](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-states-defense-will-have-trouble-holding-notre-dame-tight-end-michael-mayer-under-70-yards-doug-lesmerises.html) [Why C.J. “I’m Catholic, and I hate to go against Notre Dame. “This is the toughest pick I’ve ever made,” Corso said. The two discussed the variety of legends on hand for this game, and Herbstreit even reminded Corso how he said off-camera that he might not even make a pick. The GameDay crew of Corso, Reece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard is often joined by a celebrity guest picker, and rapper Jack Harlow was the first of this season.

The ESPN "College GameDay" crew picked Ohio State's primetime matchup with Notre Dame.

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He helped lead the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship, beating Miami in the Fiesta Bowl, 31-24. September 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Sports analyst, ...

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Ohio State football takes on Notre Dame in a matchup of two of the highest ranked team in AP preseason poll. Follow the action live!

29, State College, Pa.](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/07/01/ohio-state-football-schedule-2022-buckeyes-vs-penn-state/7770859001/) ](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/08/31/how-to-watch-ohio-state-football-vs-notre-dame-2022/65462054007/)The game will follow No. [Ohio State swept “College GameDay” predictions ] [ESPN's "College GameDay" crew](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/03/espns-college-gameday-picks-ohio-state-vs-notre-dame/65468803007/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot) is buying into Ohio State ahead of its matchup with Notre Dame. Freeman played linebacker at [Ohio State from 2004-08](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/31/ohio-state-football-vs-notre-dame-marcus-freeman-best-games-as-a-buckeye/65466242007/) before starting his coaching career. 2 ranked team in the nation](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/15/ohio-state-football-ranked-no-2-in-preseason-ap-poll/65403890007/), which plays No. ["ESPN College GameDay"](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/28/ohio-state-vs-notre-dame-football-guest-picker-espn-college-gameday-jack-harlow/65460826007/) made a visit to Columbus for the game as the matchup is the only between two top-5 opponents this weekend. [first-year Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman, ](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/29/notre-dames-marcus-freeman-emotionless-leading-up-to-ohio-state-game/65461856007/)who took over the program in December and made his debut in the 2022 Fiesta Bowl. [Ohio State's game against Notre Dame is on ABC at 7:30 p.m. But instead of sidelining him for the rest of the practice, Fleming popped it back in himself and went on to catch two touchdowns. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, it’s been well documented that he would have considered and possibly gone to Ohio State to play college basketball. 5 Notre Dame is the presence of Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, complete with his customary sunglasses. The game is about to get underway on ABC, channel 6 in Columbus.

We're only in Week 1, but Ohio State and Notre Dame meet in a huge game that could have College Football Playoff implications. Follow along, right here, ...

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The Buckeyes have faced the Fighting Irish six times prior to Saturday's season-opening game.

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Ohio State could be without one of its top wideouts against Notre Dame as Julian Fleming will be a game-time decision for the season opener.

The only three Buckeyes listed as unavailable for Notre Dame are walk-on cornerback Lloyd McFarquhar, third-year defensive lineman/linebacker Mitchell Melton and second-year running back Evan Pryor. 1 overall wide receiver prospect in the country in 2021. Fleming missed four games in 2021 due to injury, and had offseason shoulder surgery following his true freshman season.

We're only in Week 1, but Ohio State and Notre Dame meet in a huge game that could have College Football Playoff implications. Follow along, right here, ...

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Fleming is poised for the biggest role of his career after the departure to the NFL of leading receivers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson. He was one of a handful ...

He is the only scholarship player listed who was not already ruled out for the game. [Julian Fleming was listed as a game-time decision](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/08/how-julian-flemings-iron-buckeye-offseason-can-upgrade-ohio-state-footballs-offense.html) on OSU’s availability report.

Find out how to watch, live stream or TV channel and game time information for the College Football matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre ...

The lone top-five matchup of Week 1 will have immediate College Football Playoff implications.

Will Ohio State hold on and avoid becoming the first No. It wasn't until the team's final possession of the third quarter that the Buckeyes began to look like the Buckeyes, with C.J. The Ohio State offense has been below its usual standard all night as it deals with injuries to star receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba and fellow receiver Julian Fleming.

For the first time in Ohio State football history the season opener is a top-five matchup as the No. 2 Buckeyes face No. 5 Notre Dame.

Ignatius grad Tommy Eichenberg faces Notre Dame family ties](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-football-linebacker-st-ignatius-grad-tommy-eichenberg-faces-notre-dame-family-ties.html) Notre Dame: Betting the Buckeyes](https://www.cleveland.com/buckeye-talk-podcast/2022/09/a-first-quarter-angle-on-ohio-states-offense-vs-notre-dame-betting-the-buckeyes.html) [Comparing Alabama vs. Stroud will throw more than 3.5 touchdowns against Notre Dame: Stephen Means](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-i-love-cj-stroud-to-throw-more-than-35-touchdowns-against-notre-dame-stephen-means.html) [Why Ohio State football will hold Notre Dame’s Tyler Buchner under 228 passing yards: Nathan Baird](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-ohio-state-football-will-hold-notre-dames-tyler-buchner-under-228-passing-yards-nathan-baird.html) [Ohio State vs. Stroud awards Ohio State State football team $500 gift cards to “get fly” ahead of Notre Dame game](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/cj-stroud-awards-ohio-state-state-football-team-500-gift-cards-to-get-fly-ahead-of-notre-dame-game.html) [Ohio State football linebacker, St. Ohio State talent and making playoff picks: College Football Survivor Show](https://www.cleveland.com/cfpshow/2022/09/comparing-alabama-vs-ohio-state-talent-and-making-playoff-picks-college-football-survivor-show.html) [Which Ohio State football true freshman could shine against Notre Dame? Hey, Nathan](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/which-ohio-state-football-true-freshman-could-shine-against-notre-dame-hey-nathan.html) [Why Ohio State football’s offense swears short-yardage is the ‘money down’ in 2022](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-ohio-state-footballs-offense-swears-short-yardage-situations-are-its-money-down-in-2022.html) [Which Ohio State football targets will attend the season opener against Notre Dame? Buckeyes Recruiting](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/which-ohio-state-football-targets-will-attend-the-season-opener-against-notre-dame-buckeyes-recruiting.html) [Notre Dame can’t cover Ohio State’s receivers: Buckeye Talk Game Preview](https://www.cleveland.com/buckeye-talk-podcast/2022/09/notre-dame-cant-cover-ohio-states-receivers-buckeye-talk-game-preview.html) [Where does Ohio State football rank in the 2022 Talent Composite?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/where-does-ohio-state-football-rank-in-the-2022-talent-composite.html) [Watch the trailer for Ohio State football’s 2022 season opener against Notre Dame](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/watch-the-trailer-for-ohio-state-footballs-2022-season-opener-against-notre-dame.html) [Ohio State football coach Ryan Day updates health status of Buckeyes for Notre Dame game](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-football-coach-ryan-day-updates-health-status-of-buckeyes-for-notre-dame-game.html) [C.J. [College Football Playoff expanding to 12 teams by 2026, or possibly earlier](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/college-football-playoff-reportedly-expanding-to-12-teams-by-2026.html) [Ohio State’s defense will have trouble holding Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer under 70 yards: Doug Lesmerises](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-states-defense-will-have-trouble-holding-notre-dame-tight-end-michael-mayer-under-70-yards-doug-lesmerises.html) [Why C.J. Ohio State has won the last four meetings. After a two-week free trial it’s only $3.99 per month. 5 Notre Dame at Ohio Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. 2 Buckeyes play No.

Follow along for live updates of No. 5 Notre Dame's Saturday night season opener at No. 2 Ohio State.

Notre Dame 3, Ohio State 0 Ohio State 7, Notre Dame 3 [End of the first quarter: Ohio State 7, Notre Dame 3] [Ohio State takes the lead with a 31-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/roster/season/2022-23/c-j-stroud/) finds sophomore wide receiver [Emeka Egbuka](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/roster/season/2022-23/emeka-egbuka/) to put the Buckeyes on the board. [Matt Salerno](https://und.com/sports/football/roster/season/2022-23/player/matt-salerno/) with the 31-yard grab. [Ohio State makes a huge touchdown pass to give the Buckeyes the lead - 0:17, Q3] After one of the most abrupt and bizarre and abrupt transformations in program history, Notre Dame football begins its new path under first-year head coach Marcus Freeman as the No.

Ending the first Saturday full of college football with a top-five matchup? Yes, please. That's what's on tap on Saturday, as No. 2 Ohio State hosts No.

Tack on 15 yards for a penalty, and Notre Dame is out at Ohio State's 16. Third-and-9 for Notre Dame at the 15. Notre Dame scoring play: Notre Dame is on the board with a 33-yard field goal. Ohio State scoring play: Egbuka catches a short pass behind the corner, and takes it to the end zone for a touchdown. Notre Dame scoring play: Estime leaps over the pile for a Notre Dame touchdown after the timeout. 8:49 p.m.: Buchner throws his first incompletion of the game, and it brings up a 4th and three for the Fighting Irish at their own 28. Notre Dame first down up to the Ohio State 35. 9:01 p.m.: Henderson rushes up the middle for four yards. The chop block moves them back 15 yards to make it a 2nd and 21 at the Notre Dame 34. Buckeyes now have a 3rd and 11 at the Notre Dame 24. 10:29 p.m.: Stroud finds Harrison on the outside for a short gain of four. Ohio State is driving, now up to the Notre Dame 34.

Saturday night of Week 1 is highlighted by a top-five matchup between the Buckeyes and Fighting Irish.

Notre Dame's four selections were offensive lineman [Jarrett Patterson](/college-football/players/2969036/jarrett-patterson/) (first team), defensive back [Brandon Joseph](/college-football/players/3124732/brandon-joseph/) (first team), tight end [Michael Mayer](/college-football/players/3171673/michael-mayer/) (second team) and defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey (second team). The first challenge for Knowles will be a bit of an unknown, however, as the Buckeyes face a new starting quarterback in [Tyler Buchner](/college-football/players/26698489/tyler-buchner/). In a vacuum or a simulation, Ohio State wins this game by 20 points, but college football is played by humans and the stage is too big to think there will be a blowout on Saturday night. A blue-chip prospect coming out of high school in California, Buchner saw some limited action as a freshman for the Irish in 2021 as part of a three-quarterback shuffle with Jack Coan and [Drew Pyne](/college-football/players/3161529/drew-pyne/). Stroud](/college-football/players/3163079/c-j-stroud/) is the preseason favorite to win the award in 2022, and fair or not his performance in this game will have a lasting impact for many Heisman voters. Ultimately, Ohio State is the markedly better team and will win, but this game is interesting just long enough for the Fighting Irish to cover the number. That's not ideal considering Freeman had plenty of success as a defensive coordinator before his promotion to head coach, and the fact that Notre Dame might have a top-15 -- or even top-10 -- unit this season, led by a defensive lineman in [Isaiah Foskey](/college-football/players/3136890/isaiah-foskey/). 5 [Notre Dame](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/ND/notre-dame-fighting-irish/) on Saturday. [Ohio State](https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/teams/OHIOST/ohio-state-buckeyes/) playing host to No. Ohio State's defense: One of the most-discussed coaching moves of the offseason wasn't even at the head coaching level. When they do meet it's almost always a big deal, with Saturday night marking the fourth consecutive meeting with both teams ranked in the top 10 of the polls. With just seven all-time meetings, Ohio State and Notre Dame have not met nearly as often as you might think considered their respective standing as college football blue bloods.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is clearly trying to play through an injury and the Buckeyes offense is out of sync in a tight game at the half.

No. In many ways, Ohio State's defense looks as advertised when they are called on to be physical at the line of scrimmage. I really like the way he used Jack Sawyer in the first half. The offense was a bit clunky for a few series before stringing together a nice drive at the end of the first half. ----- Jayden Ballard was the first receiver off the bench instead of Julian Fleming. But it was actually his left leg that turned awkwardly and kept him off the field for a substantial part of the half. JSN took a tough hit on the near sideline early in the game, which initially appeared to rattle his head because his helmet popped off. [Join the BuckeyesNow community!](https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/) [Subscribe to the BuckeyesNow YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrwmE4O5VNcnwprzi-TIIQ) Stroud struggled to get into a great rhythm. [Game Prediction: No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish](https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/football-game-prediction-ohio-state-buckeyes-vs-notre-dame-fighting-irish) [Ohio State To Host More Than 60 Top Recruits For Notre Dame Game](https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/recruiting/ohio-state-football-recruiting-notre-dame-visitor-list) [How To Watch: No.

Ohio State came away with the win over Notre Dame in Week 1 of the college football schedule.

1 offense in college football on the road. In the first quarter, C.J. 2 team in the AP top 25 college football rankings and Notre Dame the No.

Ohio State football is having to take on Notre Dame without their biggest weapon with Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the sidelines with an apparent injury.

Without Smith-Njigba on the field, the offense wasn’t exactly lighting things up. Smith-Njigba had 1,606 yards and nine touchdowns as a sophomore in 2021. Smith-Njigba started the game but took a hit early and came out of the game.

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is off to a fast start. He recorded Ohio State's first touchdown of the 2022 season, bringing in a 31-yard reception ...

1 in the Big Ten and No. The freshman wide receiver was No. 1 wide receiver in the 2021 class So it was something I was seriously looking into. [Egbuka's](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/10/30/meet-ohio-state-football-wide-receiver-emeka-egbuka/6170185001/) only sport. Stroud.](https://www.buckeyextra.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/25/desmond-howard-feels-c-j-stroud-is-not-the-2022-heisman-favorite/65419525007/)

Ohio State football got some early bad news on Saturday after wideout Jaxon Smith-Njigba left their Notre Dame game with an apparent injury.

Smith-Njigba is one of the nation’s best wide receivers, and it’s impossible to replace him on the roster. Jaxon Smith-Njigba had been held back after that, jogging along the sidelines and riding the stationary back as the team assessed his condition. Not to mention that he even lost his helmet after the play.

Take a look at some of the best action of Ohio State taking care of business against Notre Dame in high-definition photos.

With all the pad-popping and emotion, it made for some pretty remarkable still photos that we are happy to share with you. 5 [Notre Dame](https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/) on Saturday night. [gut out](https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/lists/ohio-state-football-vs-notre-dame-analysis-five-things-we-learned-buckeyes-victory-miyan-williams/) a 21-10 win over No.

A strong defensive effort and two big plays by Xavier Johnson lifted Ohio State to a 21-10 season-opening victory over Notre Dame.

Ohio State clearly missed his influence on the defense, and his production. Yet the receiver some have floated as a Heisman Trophy contender spent most of the second half with no helmet on and a towel draped around his shoulders. That game was also one of only two instances in which the Buckeyes did not score in both the first and second quarter. Tommy Eichenberg rewarded the confidence coaches had expressed in him since last spring with nine tackles and a pair of sacks. He missed two full series before coming in and out of the game the rest of the half. As a result, OSU scored only seven first-half points for the first time since the home loss to Oregon on Sept. Their connection – good for the bulk of the receiver’s 95 receptions and 1,606 yards last season – presented a game plan-altering challenge for every defense. After taking that lead on Johnson’s catch, Ohio State committed to the ground game. Moments after catching the first pass of his career, his second catch gave OSU a 14-10 lead. Ohio State will wait to learn the extent of Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s injury. The first came when he got open on third-and-11 at the Notre Dame 24 and hauled in a go-ahead touchdown pass from C.J. To escape with a 21-10 victory, the Buckeyes became a gritty, defense-oriented team relying on the heroics of its five-star, breakout wide receiver.

Ohio State's top receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba left the Notre Dame with an apparent lower body injury.

[Bookmark](https://si.com/fannation/college/cfb-hq) Smith-Njigba was initially pulled from the game after a play in which he was struck in the head and his helmet came flying off onto the sideline. Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba left Saturday's game against Notre Dame after suffering an injury in the first quarter of action.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day gave a tentative timetable for when he expects receivers Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming to play again.

What will the bracket look like?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/college-football-playoff-expansion-explained-when-and-where-are-games-played-what-will-the-bracket-look-like.html) [Ohio State will always make a 12-team College Football Playoff, but is that good? Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njibga’s connection can be just as explosive as Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-cj-stroud-and-jaxon-smith-njibgas-connection-can-be-just-as-explosive-as-matthew-stafford-and-cooper-kupp.html) [Ohio State football vs. Notre Dame score predictions: Can the Fighting Irish keep up with this Buckeye offense?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-vs-notre-dame-score-predictions-can-the-fighting-irish-keep-up-with-this-buckeye-offense.html) [College football upset alert: Why TShoe is betting the Cincinnati Bearcats in Week 1](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/college-football-upset-alert-why-tshoe-is-betting-the-cincinnati-bearcats-in-week-1.html) Stroud will throw more than 3.5 touchdowns against Notre Dame: Stephen Means](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-i-love-cj-stroud-to-throw-more-than-35-touchdowns-against-notre-dame-stephen-means.html) [Why Ohio State football will hold Notre Dame’s Tyler Buchner under 228 passing yards: Nathan Baird](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-ohio-state-football-will-hold-notre-dames-tyler-buchner-under-228-passing-yards-nathan-baird.html) [Ohio State vs. Notre Dame preview: Everything you need to know before kickoff](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-football-vs-notre-dame-preview-everything-you-need-to-know-before-kickoff.html) [Ohio State football vs. [experienced a shoulder mishap](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/08/how-ohio-states-julian-fleming-popped-his-shoulder-back-in-and-became-a-preseason-scrimmage-legend.html) in preseason camp — popping it back into place himself during one of the scrimmages. Notre Dame: Game Time Decisions for the 2022 season opener](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-football-vs-notre-dame-game-time-decisions-for-the-2022-season-opener.html) [College Football Playoff expansion explained: When and where are games played? Notre Dame if any team scores a point](https://bss.sng.link/Aegpz/hna1?_dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barstoolsportsbook.com%2Fregister&_smtype=1&utm_pc=FORESTCFB100&_p=FORESTCFB100) [Which Ohio State football players are unavailable against Notre Dame?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/which-ohio-state-football-players-are-unavailable-against-notre-dame.html) [Which mascot head did Lee Corso pick between Ohio State football and Notre Dame on ESPN’s College GameDay?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/which-mascot-head-did-lee-corso-pick-between-ohio-state-football-and-notre-dame-on-espns-college-gameday.html) [Why C.J. Ohio State was already down one scholarship receiver. The projected starter participated in some warm-ups before pulling back and watching the final drills. He spent most of the second half without a helmet and with a towel wrapped around his shoulders.

Saturday's opener between No. 2 Ohio State and No. 5 Notre Dame couldn't possibly have lived up to the pre-game hype. Or did it?

∎ How’s that for a quick start for the visitors? ∎ The Irish defense held, the Buckeye field goal swung left and the visitors went to the locker room with the lead. ∎ Up 10-7 with 5:31 remaining before halftime and Ohio State with the ball, a stop from Notre Dame was really needed given that Ohio State would get the ball back to start the third quarter. Especially on the road. He opened there in place of Jarrett Patterson (foot) on the first drive. ∎ All Irish wide receiver Matt Salerno seems to do is make catches when the ball comes his way. The Irish gained 35 yards on four plays and were bailed out by a late hit on Tyler Buchner. ∎ Forget all the potential of offensive fireworks, this felt like a Big Ten game in late October with a noon kick. ∎ Irish fans going to lose a lot of sleep thinking of that 24-yard C.J. ∎ Down one score on the road in the fourth quarter? ∎ There may have been over 100,000 in the seats on Saturday, but a road venue? Ohio Stadium is a church compared to say, Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia on a Saturday night.

Ohio State's 21-10 win over Notre Dame on Saturday wasn't pretty, but Buckeyes coach Ryan Day said he hopes it's the type of victory that will "pay off down ...

It was all for the team and the glory of God. The Irish were able to do that in the first quarter, but they finished with only 3 of 13 third-down conversions. "It's been a huge emphasis to win this way," Day said. 6 in large part because of the offensive firepower returning from a team that led the nation in scoring and yards per play last year. 5 [Notre Dame](/college-football/team/_/id/87/notre-dame-fighting-irish) on Saturday night, and in spite of the sluggish offense, he got something else he was looking for. Last year, Ohio State averaged 27.2 points in the first half, the most of any team in the FBS. Stroud](https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4432577/cj-stroud), who completed 24 of 34 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns. The Buckeyes had seven Saturday night. "It's kind of weird being out there again, to be honest, seeing the fans, dealing with all of the outside noise, just trying to lock in." Ohio State, which won games last season by an average margin of 29.1 points, was held scoreless in the second quarter and trailed 10-7 at the half. Ohio State entered this season as the No. And you have to figure out based on who you're going against, how do you want to win that game?

Ohio State's passing game is off and running. Quarterback C.J. Stroud has already thrown one passing touchdown against Notre Dame — a 31-yard touchdown to ...

97 player in the 2021 recruiting class. [McCord](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/04/07/kyle-mccord-showing-patience-ohio-state-football-career/9479780002/), Harrison helped St. [Kyle McCord](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/11/few-ohio-state-football-spots-unsettled-after-a-week-of-camp/65398699007/) at St. [Marvin Harrison Jr.](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/01/02/ohio-state-freshman-marvin-harrison-jr-shines-starting-debut/9035785002/) [Marvin Harrison Jr.](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/01/02/ohio-state-freshman-marvin-harrison-jr-shines-starting-debut/9035785002/) has a high-profile father to live up to on the football field. [Emeka Egbuka](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/04/ohio-state-football-we-emeka-egbuka-what-you-need-to-know/65468641007/).

Burrow, who transferred to LSU and won a national championship and Heisman Trophy in 2019, was on the sideline prior to Ohio State's season opener against Notre ...

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Ohio State football beat Notre Dame, 21-10, on Saturday. Here's how the Buckeyes did it.

− ABC's Chris Fowler, on the final Ohio State scoring drive. The Red Wolves, led by former Tennessee coach Butch Jones, opened their season Saturday with a 58-3 rout of Grambling State. • Strategically speaking: When Ryan Day called for a punt on a fourth-and-3 at Notre Dame 40-yard line midway through the second quarter with the Buckeyes trailing by a field goal, it set the tone. By virtue of having to rally late, the Buckeyes were never in serious position to cover the point spread, unable to do so for a third straight game, a stretch that extends to the final two games of last season against Michigan, as well as Utah in the Rose Bowl. A lot of people questioned their toughness." The oddsmakers were high on the Buckeyes, installing them as early two-touchdown favorites in the springtime, and the line grew in the days ahead of kickoff, putting Ohio State as a 17-point favorite. Not only was it the Buckeyes’ first-ever top-five matchup held during the opening week, but it was also Notre Dame’s first trip to Columbus since 1995. Instead of the aerial show, the Buckeyes found success in the trenches, grinding out a win to show their mettle and push back on a finesse reputation that was gaining steam late last fall. • Pregame buzz: Few Ohio State season openers have been more anticipated than the one Saturday. [ exits early in Ohio State's season-opening win over Notre Dame](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/04/jaxon-smith-njigba-exits-early-in-ohio-state-win-over-notre-dame/65463163007/) A Heisman Trophy hopeful quarterback missed his favorite target. [was sidelined](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/04/jaxon-smith-njigba-exits-early-in-ohio-state-win-over-notre-dame/65463163007/).

Behind the running of Miyan Williams, the Buckeyes went 95 yards on 14 plays to put the game away on a 2-yard Williams touchdown rush to give Ohio State a 21-10 ...

The Buckeyes took possession on the OSU 24 after a 52-yard Irish punt and 4-yard Egbuka return. Stroud finished the half 11-of-17 for 99 yards and a touchdown. Ohio State called timeout faced with a 3rd-and-6 with 45 second left in the half. Henderson got the call on next two plays and covered 12 yards setting up a 21-yard reception from Stroud to [Emeka Egbuka](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/roster/season/2022-23/emeka-egbuka/) led the receivers with nine catches for 90 yards and a touchdown. The drive covered 87 yards on 10 plays over a span of 5:10. The Irish punted to give the Buckeyes the ball back at its 28. The chains moved an additional 15 yards to the OSU 16 after Ohio State was called for a personal foul. The Irish used another long pass, this time a 31-yarder and an acrobatic catch by Matt Salerno to start the second quarter. [TreVeyon Henderson](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/roster/season/2022-23/treveyon-henderson/) led the running backs with 91 yards on 15 carries. Ohio State managed just 9 yards and punted to the Irish 13. [Miyan Williams](https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/m-footbl/roster/season/2022-23/miyan-williams/), the Buckeyes went 95 yards on 14 plays to put the game away on a 2-yard Williams touchdown rush to give Ohio State a 21-10 lead.

He aggressively blitzed cornerback Denzel Burke, and the sophomore nearly got home on Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner. He threw into the blitz and ...

Notre Dame score predictions: Can the Fighting Irish keep up with this Buckeye offense?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-vs-notre-dame-score-predictions-can-the-fighting-irish-keep-up-with-this-buckeye-offense.html) [College football upset alert: Why TShoe is betting the Cincinnati Bearcats in Week 1](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/college-football-upset-alert-why-tshoe-is-betting-the-cincinnati-bearcats-in-week-1.html) What will the bracket look like?](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/college-football-playoff-expansion-explained-when-and-where-are-games-played-what-will-the-bracket-look-like.html) [Ohio State will always make a 12-team College Football Playoff, but is that good? Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njibga’s connection can be just as explosive as Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-cj-stroud-and-jaxon-smith-njibgas-connection-can-be-just-as-explosive-as-matthew-stafford-and-cooper-kupp.html) [Ohio State football vs. Notre Dame preview: Everything you need to know before kickoff](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/ohio-state-football-vs-notre-dame-preview-everything-you-need-to-know-before-kickoff.html) [Ohio State football vs. Stroud will throw more than 3.5 touchdowns against Notre Dame: Stephen Means](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-i-love-cj-stroud-to-throw-more-than-35-touchdowns-against-notre-dame-stephen-means.html) [Why Ohio State football will hold Notre Dame’s Tyler Buchner under 228 passing yards: Nathan Baird](https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/09/why-ohio-state-football-will-hold-notre-dames-tyler-buchner-under-228-passing-yards-nathan-baird.html) [Ohio State vs. Notre Dame was called for a personal foul om OSU’s first point-after kick, which moved the ensuing kickoff to the 50-yard line. Notre Dame if any team scores a point](https://bss.sng.link/Aegpz/hna1?_dl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.barstoolsportsbook.com%2Fregister&_smtype=1&utm_pc=FORESTCFB100&_p=FORESTCFB100) At one point in the third quarter, OSU was averaging 4.8 yards per pass attempt and 4.5 yards per carry. While Buchner did find a handful of holes to exploit in the air, for the most part, that confidence was on display throughout Saturday. One year after the defense looked so unsettled and so unsure of its identity, this group seemed much more certain of who needed to be on the field. “He’ll take the shot, and that’s a big deal.” He aggressively blitzed cornerback Denzel Burke, and the sophomore nearly got home on Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner.

The Fighting Irish offense got off to a promising start, picking up 54 yards on the first play of the night, but it managed only 199 yards for the rest of the ...

With a young quarterback making his first start on the road in a demanding environment, the Irish would have ideally gotten more from their ground game to take the load off Buchner. Stroud's final stat line isn't going to turn many heads (not for the right reasons, anyway), but he made big throws late when he had to and helped his team pick up a crucial win. Ohio State's receiver corps is supposed to be the best in the country, but Smith-Njigba suffered an undisclosed leg injury on the team's first series and saw only a few more plays the rest of the night. The Ohio State defense held Notre Dame to only 76 yards rushing on 30 carries. Coming into the evening, I thought Notre Dame's problem on offense would be a lack of explosive plays in the passing game, making it difficult to keep up with the high-powered Ohio State offense. That meant the Buckeyes had to play with a lot of inexperienced receivers, and it showed. In the end, six receivers aside from Smith-Njigba (two catches, 3 yards) caught passes from Stroud on the evening. That kept the Irish from being able to sustain drives, and it bought the Buckeyes offense more time to figure things out. It was the last moment they had to cheer, however, as Ohio State followed with an even better drive, going 95 yards in 14 plays to put the game out of reach. While Notre Dame hit the occasional big play through the air, the Buckeyes did not allow the Irish to string together significant drives. The Buckeyes trailed at halftime and into the third quarter before the Ohio State offense put together its best drive of the night late in the contest as star quarterback C.J. While the Buckeyes ended up winning somewhat comfortably, it's only because their defense picked up a lackluster offense time and again.

Ohio State beat Notre Dame through insane individual efforts from some of the least-heralded members of the team, and it was extremely cool and good.

[pic.twitter.com/gq7SXy2LOY] [September 3, 2022] We couldnt wait to play Notre Dame and just show what our defense is all about.— Dan Hope (@Dan_Hope) He could not believe he got to meet his favorite player! Youll always be loved at OSU s/o to the 2002 team! [@dawandj79]for making his year! [pic.twitter.com/m5dtRPYLqD] [September 4, 2022] Im happy.— Maurice Clarett (@ReeseClarett13) Im exhausted. [September 4, 2022] [September 4, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/fzJbQk5xG7] [September 4, 2022] [pic.twitter.com/yzyrM4Bbmr] [September 4, 2022] [September 4, 2022]

It's clear that Michigan's Hunter Dickinson was paying close attention to Jim Harbaugh's postgame speech after beating Ohio State in 2021.

"Probably the things you're thinking of are the same things I'm thinking of. He's is also known for not biting his tongue when it comes to speaking his mind, whether it's his stance on things like NIL, or - in this case - the Ohio State Football program. Here's what Harbaugh had to say:

In letters to sports editor Brian White, a reader doesn't like selling the name of Ohio Stadium's field. Meanwhile, others comment on Deshaun Watson.

Readers have a lot to say](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/columns/2022/08/14/cleveland-browns-qb-deshaun-watson-inciting-strong-opinions-letters-to-editor/65401158007/) [The Cleveland Browns are an embarrassment, and the Crew are painful to watch](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/08/07/letters-readers-say-cleveland-browns-embarrassment-columbus-crew/10245061002/) [Readers say Big Ten should add entire Pac-12. And Boston College](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/07/31/ohio-state-football-fans-big-ten-notre-dame-pac-12/10182310002/) [Ohio State is now a pro football team; school's NIL dealings don't feel right](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/07/24/letters-ohio-state-now-pro-football-team-and-schools-nil-feels-odd/10095900002/) [PGA vs. LIV Golf dispute is maddening, confusing; Where's the Crew's defense?](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/07/17/letters-pga-vs-liv-golf-dispute-confusing-crew-defense-lacking/10067058002/) [Big Ten, SEC should break off on their own; Browns should trade Deshaun Watson](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/07/10/letters-big-ten-sec-should-break-off-determine-football-champ/10017311002/) [Ohio State coach Ryan Day should pay players himself, or give his cash to charity](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/07/03/letters-ryan-day-nick-saban-jim-harbaugh-can-give-more-charity/7784446001/) [Ryan Day just an average coach in SEC; and what car did Woody Hayes really drive?](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/06/26/letters-ryan-day-average-coach-sec/7710720001/) [Deshaun Watson may never be a player fans can love](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/columns/2022/08/28/sports-editors-mailbox-can-fans-ever-love-deshaun-watson/65458483007/) [Reader says most can't understand pressure athletes like Deshaun Watson face](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/columns/2022/08/21/letters-to-the-editor-does-deshaun-watson-deserve-some-slack/65409866007/) [Leave Deshaun Watson alone. [request to use the dome in Indianapolis for a home playoff game](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/07/27/cfp-games-horseshoe-not-so-fast-ohio-state-ad-smith-says/5384184001/). [DeShaun Watson](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2022/08/30/cleveland-browns-quarterback-deshaun-watson-begins-nfl-suspension/65463997007/) has been accused by more than 20 women of inappropriate sexual behavior. "Certainly, we'd love to host the University of Miami on December 13 in the Horseshoe and 20-degree weather," Day said. The constant back-and-forth between Hicks and Azinger forced me to watch with the sound muted most of the time. We have always believed that one of the great axioms of American life is for parents to hope that their children will do better than they have. Are they just maximizing their paychecks while assaulting the listeners with nonstop nonsense about the players and their kids, their wives, their houses, their allegiances, their ages, their heights and other constant filler? What I would say is instead of beating him down, let's begin to pray for all parties involved. And what else can we expect when the student-athlete quarterback is giving each teammate

Ohio State hosted a long list of recruits during its season-opening win against Notre Dame.

He called Saturday's game the "best football game I ever attended." "They were extremely dominant up front against probably one of the better defenses in college football." "Watching them last night I realized they are also relentless and don’t back down from a fight. "The energy and excitement of all the fans and players and even coaches was insane as well. He also saw a distinct change in the Buckeyes' offensive line under new position coach He said the one thing that separates the Buckeyes from other programs is how approachable the staff is. But Saturday's matchup with Notre Dame was the best experience Garrett Stover has had in Ohio Stadium. "It felt good to be in the stadium witnessing a potential home for me. [Ryan Montgomery](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/10/luke-montgomery-ohio-state-football-commit-prepares-senior-year/10182852002/), who was the first quarterback Ohio State offered in the 2025 class, said he learned the Buckeyes are a "very tough team," and saw a much improved defense in such a small span of time. "Definitely the best game I’ve experienced so far in the Shoe," Stover said. 4 player in the country and already holds offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Notre Dame, Ohio State and many others. [Garrett Stover ](https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/local/communities/olentangy-valley/2022/08/17/columbus-ohio-high-school-football-sunbury-big-walnut-nate-severs-garrett-stover-nicky-pentello/65403109007/)has been to Ohio State before, visiting with his cousin and current Ohio State tight end [Cade Stover](https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/03/ohio-state-football-pumped-up-for-notre-dame-at-skull-session/65472137007/) when he was a recruit.

We've pulled together some of the best Twitter reactions to Ohio State football taking care of business against Notre Dame Saturday.

Off we go … [Fighting Irish](https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/), but the Buckeyes were able to put their hard hat on in the second half and tough out a 21-10 win. We can officially put a mark in the win column for the start of the Ohio State football season.

In the 2022 season opener, Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 21-10 in front of a capacity crowd. Former Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel and the 2002 national ...

In the fourth quarter, Ohio State's final touchdown was the result of a 14-play, 95-yard drive that chewed up seven minutes of clock time. It will bear watching to see if these three takeaways continue to play a key role in how the Buckeyes' 2022 season unfolds. In the 2022 season opener, Ohio State defeated Notre Dame 21-10 in front of a capacity crowd. Below are three takeaways of how the Buckeyes did all of that to move their all-time series versus the Fighting Irish to 5-2. In 2021, the Buckeyes were often unable to run the ball when needed against quality opponents. Additionally, after hauling in the go-ahead touchdown pass, Johnson made a big tackle on the subsequent kickoff return, again setting up Notre Dame's offense inside of its own 20.

Ohio State's matchup with Notre Dame in Columbus was the premier game of week one, with both teams ranked in the top five. The game wasn't pretty, and the ...

However the Irish kept the Buckeyes in check through much of the game. Smith-Njigba, who led the Big Ten with 1,606 receiving yards last year, left the game early after taking a hard hit in the first quarter. That’s all well and good, but something much more concerning happened in the game. Even with Ohio State’s struggles, a top-five win in the first week of the season is still impressive. If the Buckeyes can keep up with that performance, very few teams stand a chance at beating them. If the Buckeyes want to win it all this year, they know the defense will have to improve. Senior linebacker Tommy Eichenberg was the star of the show, recording nine total tackles, including three for loss and two sacks. Fortunately for Ohio State football, the 2022 defense made a great first impression on Saturday night. The sophomore back didn’t a ton of touches against the Irish, but he made them count. Henderson was always going to be one of the best running backs in the country this season. Those aren’t mind-blowing stats, but he did what he needed to all the same. The Ohio State Buckeyes kicked off their season how every team wants to, with a win.

LeBron and Bronny James were among those in attendance on Saturday as No. 2 Ohio State defeated No. 5 Notre Dame.

[a four-star prospect in the class of 2023](http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true), has not publicly stated his intentions after high school, but is apparently leaning toward attending college. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish](https://fightingirishwire.usatoday.com/) at Ohio Stadium. The showing prompted ESPN to bump his class ranking up from No. The game served as the first visit to Ohio State for Bronny, who is a senior this year at Sierra Canyon High School in California. [turned in a strong summer of performances](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/08/lebron-bronny-james-poster-dunk-reaction-video-tweet-college-recruitment) in various events across the country and in France with the California Basketball Club. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes](https://buckeyeswire.usatoday.com/) defeated the [No.

Joe Burrow made his return to Columbus on Saturday night for the Ohio State-Notre Dame game. Burrow, who played at Ohio State before transferring to LSU, ...

It remains to be seen if he returns for another Buckeyes game later this season. There were a lot of four and five-star recruits on hand for this game and seeing Burrow there could play a big role in some committing to the program. Burrow was recognized during a media timeout during the game and got a standing ovation from the crowd.