Notre Dame fell into a 31-7 hole midway through the third quarter and fell to Ohio State by 34-23 despite a gallant fourth quarter rally. The Buckeyes scored on three long marches during the first half and were simply unstoppable. Leading 21-7 at intermission, they opened the third quarter with yet another dominant scoring drive. When the Irish gambled and failed on fourth down moments later, OSU added a field goal to make it 31-7. As Notre Dame’s chances approached the abyss, the fight returned to the Fighting Irish.
Riley Leonard and Jaden Greathouse connected for two touchdowns passes while the defense found its footing.