December 27, 2024

Ohio State is big favorite over Notre Dame, but history offers cautionary tales

Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba was excited for Saturday’s showdown against Notre Dame even before he became a Buckeye. “I love these types of games,” he said. “Since I was a recruit, this was a game I looked forward to. ‘Oh, we play Notre Dame in 2022 when I’m a junior.’ Everyone being pumped and the juice and the electricity is going to be amazing.” Ohio State is ranked No. 2. Notre Dame is No. 5. It’s the first time the Buckeyes open their season in a top-5 matchup. Ohio State vs. Notre Dame:Three keys for OSU-Notre Dame. Ohio State vs. Notre Dame:An Eddie George photo worth 61 yards: The story of the image that Notre Dame won’t forget Ohio State is a 17-point favorite, but that shouldn’t provide much comfort to the Buckeyes if history is a guide. Ohio State has fallen flat in many of its recent…

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