Clutch passes by C.J. Stroud and powerful runs by Miyan Williams fueled a dominant second half by Ohio State as the Buckeyes rallied to defeat Notre Dame by 21-10 on Saturday. The Irish led 10-7 at the half but the hosts took control of the line of scrimmage as the game wore on. Two long scoring marches provided the points Ohio State needed while Jim Knowles’ defense smothered Notre Dame after intermission.
The game was physical and hard fought as expected but few people believed it would be such a low-scoring contest. The Irish drew first blood after a Tyler Buchner to Lorenzo Styles pass on the first play of the game set up a field goal by Blake Grupe.