Before the season began the Big Ten opener between Ohio State and Notre Dame promised to be a top-5 barnburner of a rematch between two of the conference’s best squads. In reality, it turned out to be a quiet, cautious affair as the struggling teams needed to rebound after winless series last week.
| Scoring by Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 7/9 Ohio State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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