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1. (Last Week: 1) Ohio State (1-0), W - 21-10 vs. Notre Dame, Next Week: vs. Arkansas State
The Buckeyes overcame a slow first half offensively and relied on their new-look defense to get the win over a top-five Notre Dame team. Ohio State lost star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba to an injury in the first quarter and it took a while for quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Buckeye's offense to get going. New defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ defense looked strong in the win, holding Notre Dame scoreless in the second half and limiting the Irish to just 2.