No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten’s featured matchup originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Things to watch during Week 1 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 2 Ohio State Ohio State wasn’t happy with the way last year ended, notwithstanding the thrilling come-from-behind Rose Bowl win over Utah. The Buckeyes lost to Michigan for the first time since 2011 and had their four-year run as Big Ten champion end. Coach Ryan Day said his team was “edgy” during the offseason, and the Saturday night game against the Irish should be a good gauge for what’s possible for the Buckeyes. Offense should be no problem with C.J. Stroud, surrounded by many of the playmakers who helped the Buckeyes score better than 45 points per game. Day’s most important move was hiring Jim Knowles away from Oklahoma State…
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