Todd Blackledge and Noah Eagle preview the Week 4 showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame, including how the Buckeyes offense is finding its stride.
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Todd Blackledge and Noah Eagle preview the Week 4 showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame, including how Sam Hartman elevates the Irish offense and how the Buckeyes offense is finding its stride.
No. 9 Notre Dame hosts No. 6 Ohio State on Saturday night, the first true test for both teams this season as they look to keep alive Playoff hopes.
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