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No. 5 Notre Dame (0-0) at No. 2 Ohio State (0-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) Line: Ohio State by 17 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Ohio State leads 4-2. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The Buckeyes have one of the most explosive offensive attacks in the nation. Coach Ryan Day is stressing a fast start. New Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles installed a new scheme and a salty attitude in the unit. Emotions will be running high for first-year Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman, who played linebacker at Ohio State in 2004-08 and coached at Cincinnati under Luke Fickell. There could also be some jitters for second-year Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner, who won the starting job in training camp. Notre Dame’s defensive line is its strength. KEY MATCHUP Ohio State’s passing game against Notre Dame’s defense. The Buckeyes, behind quarterback C.J. Stroud, lit up the scoreboard last…
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