(#3)Ohio State Buckeyes vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish(#6)
Monday, January 20th 2025 (7:30 PM EST)
Ohio State -8.5 (45.5) (-375) Open: 0.0 | 45.5
Ohio State 34 - Notre Dame: 23 (CFP National Championship Presented by AT&T)
Buckeyes (14 - 2) (10 - 6 - 0)
Coach Ryan Day (56 - 8)
Avg Score : 36 - 13 (30 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 14 - 2 (#1)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Ryan Day (56 - 8)
Avg Score : 36 - 13 (30 - 17 on Road)
Record Prediction: 14 - 2 (#1)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Ohio State -7.5 (SP+ OSU -7.5)
Projected Score: OSU: 27 - ND: 20 (47)
OSU Win prob: 71% | Cover: 46%
OSU Travel: 205 miles
Our Line: Ohio State -7.5 (SP+ OSU -7.5)
Projected Score: OSU: 27 - ND: 20 (47)
OSU Win prob: 71% | Cover: 46%
OSU Travel: 205 miles
Fighting Irish (14 - 2) (13 - 3 - 0)
Coach Marcus Freeman (19 - 8)
Avg Score : 36 - 16 (34 - 12 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 14 - 2 (#1)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Marcus Freeman (19 - 8)
Avg Score : 36 - 16 (34 - 12 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 14 - 2 (#1)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Ohio State's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Ohio State vs Akron | -50.5 | 58.5 | W 52 - 6 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Ohio State vs Western Michigan | -37.5 | 54.5 | W 56 - 0 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Ohio State vs Marshall | -40.0 | 57.0 | W 49 - 14 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Ohio State at Michigan State | -23.5 | 48.5 | W 38 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Ohio State vs Iowa | -17.0 | 46.0 | W 35 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Ohio State at Oregon | -3.5 | 54.5 | L 31 - 32 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Ohio State vs Nebraska | -25.0 | 48.5 | W 21 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Ohio State at Penn State | -3.0 | 47.5 | W 20 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Ohio State vs Purdue | -37.5 | 55.5 | W 45 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Ohio State vs Northwestern | -28.0 | 43.5 | W 31 - 7 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/23 | Ohio State vs Indiana | -10.5 | 52.5 | W 38 - 15 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Ohio State vs Michigan | -20.5 | 41.5 | L 10 - 13 | U | N | |
| Sat 12/21 | Ohio State vs Tennessee | -7.5 | 47.0 | W 42 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Wed 1/1 | Ohio State vs Oregon | -2.5 | 55.5 | W 41 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Fri 1/10 | Ohio State vs Texas | -6.5 | 51.5 | W 28 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Mon 1/20 | Ohio State vs Notre Dame | -8.5 | 45.5 | W 34 - 23 | O | Y | |
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| Notre Dame's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Notre Dame at Texas A&M | +3.0 | 47.0 | W 23 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Notre Dame vs Northern Illinois | -28.5 | 46.5 | L 14 - 16 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Notre Dame at Purdue | -11.5 | 45.5 | W 66 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Notre Dame vs Miami (OH) | -27.5 | 44.0 | W 28 - 3 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Notre Dame vs Louisville | -6.5 | 45.0 | W 31 - 24 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Notre Dame vs Stanford | -22.5 | 45.5 | W 49 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Notre Dame vs Georgia Tech | -14.0 | 49.5 | W 31 - 13 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Notre Dame vs Navy | -14.0 | 50.5 | W 51 - 14 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/9 | Notre Dame vs Florida State | -25.5 | 44.5 | W 52 - 3 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Notre Dame vs Virginia | -20.5 | 51.0 | W 35 - 14 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Notre Dame vs Army | -14.5 | 44.5 | W 49 - 14 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Notre Dame at USC | -6.5 | 52.5 | W 49 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Fri 12/20 | Notre Dame vs Indiana | -7.0 | 50.0 | W 27 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Thu 1/2 | Notre Dame vs Georgia | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 23 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Thu 1/9 | Notre Dame vs Penn State | +1.5 | 45.5 | W 27 - 24 | O | Y | |
| Mon 1/20 | Notre Dame vs Ohio State | +8.5 | 45.5 | L 23 - 34 | O | N | |
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Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | #1 (.43) | 52% (3) | 35.7 | 48% (19) | 3.37 (15) | 137 | 56% (1) | 211 | 4.6 (15) | #2 (-.01) | 36% (7) | 12.9 | 39% (26) | 34% (8) | 2.05 (1) | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| ND | #8 (.32) | 47% (22) | 36.1 | 47% (26) | 3.31 (24) | 181 | 47% (21) | 160 | 4.8 (5) | #1 (-.02) | 36% (8) | 15.5 | 43% (73) | 29% (1) | 2.75 (4) | 42.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU | #1 (.43) | 52% (3) | 48% (19) | 3.37 (15) | 137 | 56% (1) | 211 | 4.6 (15) | #2 (-.01) | 36% (7) | 39% (26) | 34% (8) | 2.05 (1) | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | ||
| ND | #8 (.32) | 47% (22) | 47% (26) | 3.31 (24) | 181 | 47% (21) | 160 | 4.8 (5) | #1 (-.02) | 36% (8) | 43% (73) | 29% (1) | 2.75 (4) | 42.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Offense | 16 | 35.7 | 29.7 | 51.8% | 4.6 | 0.8 | 17 | 347 | 137 | 211 | 5 | 49% | 50% | 48% | 56% | 12% | .43 |
| ND Defense | 16 | 15.5 | 12 | 36.4% | 2.75 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 51% | 48% | 43% | 29% | 19% | -.02 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Defense | 16 | 12.9 | 17.3 | 36.3% | 2.05 | 1.1 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 39% | 34% | 19% | -.01 |
| ND Offense | 16 | 36.1 | 33.7 | 47% | 4.8 | 0.8 | 17 | 341 | 181 | 160 | 6.3 | 53% | 47% | 47% | 47% | 11% | .32 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 16 | 24:27 | 16.9 | 42% | 70% | 3.4 | 31.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 5.1 | 2.4 | 2 | 28.8 |
| Notre Dame | 16 | 24:34 | 16.8 | 39% | 76% | 4.8 | 42.4 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 4 | 2.1 | 5 | 33.2 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Offense | 16 | 49% (77) | 48% (19) | 27.3 | 136.8 | 5 | 28 (25) | .31 (8) | 3.37 (15) | 76% (48) | 7% (7) | 1.11 (16) |
| ND Defense | 16 | 51% (78) | 43% (73) | - | - | - | - | .1 (58) | 2.9 (49) | 67% (29) | 10% (57) | 0.85 (12) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Defense | 16 | 53% (90) | 39% (26) | - | - | - | - | .01 (15) | 2.9 (48) | 67% (33) | 13% (16) | 0.87 (20) |
| ND Offense | 16 | 53% (46) | 47% (26) | 28.6 | 181.3 | 6.3 | 42 (3) | .36 (2) | 3.31 (24) | 73% (71) | 8% (26) | 1.3 (1) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Offense | 16 | 50% (60) | 56% (1) | 16.7 | 23.4 | 210.6 | 9 | 12.6 | 31 (6) | 9 (48) | .58 (1) | 1.6 (70) | 27% (7) | 37% (12) | .55 (6) | 5% (42) | 2.1 (41) |
| ND Defense | 16 | 48% (59) | 29% (1) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 (4) | -.15 (1) | 1.6 (67) | 34% (29) | 27% (24) | .1 (2) | 8% (6) | 1.6 (2) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSU Defense | 16 | 46% (35) | 34% (8) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 (76) | .02 (2) | 1.5 (28) | 32% (74) | 30% (66) | .16 (13) | 6% (61) | 1.7 (6) |
| ND Offense | 16 | 47% (89) | 47% (21) | 14.9 | 22.4 | 159.9 | 7.2 | 10.8 | 20 (58) | 6 (10) | .29 (50) | 1.3 (133) | 28% (19) | 32% (58) | .45 (22) | 3% (6) | 2.1 (50) |
Ohio State's Power Ratings
Ohio State's Power Rating: 32.14 #1
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 29.14 #5
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -3.55 #1
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 75% #2
Ohio State's 2024 Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Ohio State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 31.2 #1
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #3
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.2 #1
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Ohio State's Power Rating: 32.14 #1
Ohio State's Offense Rating: 29.14 #5
Ohio State's Defense Rating: -3.55 #1
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 75% #2
Ohio State's 2024 Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Ohio State's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 31.2 #1
Ohio State's Offense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #3
Ohio State's Defense SP+ Rating: 9.2 #1
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 32.14 Notre Dame: 24.28
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 31.2 Notre Dame: 23.9
Ohio State: 32.14 Notre Dame: 24.28
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Ohio State: 31.2 Notre Dame: 23.9
Notre Dame's Power Ratings
Notre Dame's Power Rating: 24.28 #5
Notre Dame's Offense Rating: 24.52 #24
Notre Dame's Defense Rating: -1.27 #2
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 54 #8
Notre Dame's 2024 Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Notre Dame's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 23.9 #8
Notre Dame's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.6 #4
Notre Dame's Defense SP+ Rating: 14.1 #7
Average Talent
Average FBS Independents Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Notre Dame's Power Rating: 24.28 #5
Notre Dame's Offense Rating: 24.52 #24
Notre Dame's Defense Rating: -1.27 #2
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 54 #8
Notre Dame's 2024 Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Notre Dame's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 23.9 #8
Notre Dame's Offense SP+ Rating: 38.6 #4
Notre Dame's Defense SP+ Rating: 14.1 #7
Average Talent
Average FBS Independents Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Ohio State Scoring
Offense: 35.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.7
Defense: 12.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 17.3
Ohio State's 2024 Record
Record: 14 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Offense: 35.7 PPG
Offense on Road: 29.7
Defense: 12.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 17.3
Ohio State's 2024 Record
Record: 14 - 2
Record vs Spread: 10 - 6 - 0
Record on Road: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread on Road: 2 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 7 - 5 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 2 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Ohio State 27
Notre Dame 20
Total Points: 47
Ohio State 27
Notre Dame 20
Total Points: 47
Notre Dame Scoring
Offense: 36.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.7
Defense: 15.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 12
Notre Dame's 2024 Record
Record: 14 - 2
Record vs Spread: 13 - 3 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Offense: 36.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 33.7
Defense: 15.5 PPG
Defense at Home: 12
Notre Dame's 2024 Record
Record: 14 - 2
Record vs Spread: 13 - 3 - 0
Record at home: 6 - 1
Record vs Spread at home: 5 - 2 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 1 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 01/20 | Notre Dame | 23 | Ohio State | 34 | Ohio State | Ohio State -8.5 | Ohio State | 45.5 | Over |
| 2023 | 09/23 | Notre Dame | 14 | Ohio State | 17 | Ohio State | Ohio State -3 | NA | 55.5 | Under |
| 2022 | 09/03 | Ohio State | 21 | Notre Dame | 10 | Ohio State | Ohio State -17 | Notre Dame | 58.5 | Under |
| 2015 | 01/01 | Ohio State | 44 | Notre Dame | 28 | Ohio State | Ohio State -6 | Ohio State | 0 | |
| 2005 | 01/02 | Ohio State | 34 | Notre Dame | 20 | Ohio State |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 0 | 1 | 1 Overs |
| Ohio State | 5 | 2 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 3 - 2 | 1 - 2 | 1 - 1 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 2 - 3 | 2 - 1 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 1 |
| Ohio State Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | CFP Nat'l Title | Ohio State vs Notre Dame | -8.5 | 45.5 | W 34 - 23 |
| 2024 | CFP Semifinal | Ohio State vs Texas | -6.5 | 51.5 | W 28 - 14 |
| 2024 | CFP Quarterfinal | Ohio State vs Oregon | -2.5 | 55.5 | W 41 - 21 |
| 2024 | CFP 1st Round | Ohio State vs Tennessee | -7.5 | 47.0 | W 42 - 17 |
| 2023 | Cotton Bowl | Ohio State vs Missouri | -4.0 | 51.0 | L 3 - 14 |
| 2022 | CFP Semifinal | Ohio State vs Georgia | +5.5 | 62.0 | L 41 - 42 |
| 2021 | Rose Bowl | Ohio State vs Utah | -4.5 | 64.5 | W 48 - 45 |
| 2020 | CFP Nat'l Title | Ohio State vs Alabama | +9.5 | 75.0 | L 24 - 52 |
| 2020 | CFP Semifinal | Ohio State vs Clemson | +7.5 | 66.5 | W 49 - 28 |
| 2019 | CFP Semifinal | Ohio State vs Clemson | +3.0 | 63.5 | L 23 - 29 |
| 2018 | Rose Bowl | Ohio State vs Washington | -5.5 | 55.5 | W 28 - 23 |
| Notre Dame Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | CFP Nat'l Title | Notre Dame vs Ohio State | +8.5 | 45.5 | L 23 - 34 |
| 2024 | CFP Semifinal | Notre Dame vs Penn State | +1.5 | 45.5 | W 27 - 24 |
| 2024 | CFP Quarterfinal | Notre Dame vs Georgia | -1.5 | 46.5 | W 23 - 10 |
| 2024 | CFP 1st Round | Notre Dame vs Indiana | -7.0 | 50.0 | W 27 - 17 |
| 2023 | Sun Bowl | Notre Dame vs Oregon State | -5.5 | 40.5 | W 40 - 8 |
| 2022 | Gator Bowl | Notre Dame vs South Carolina | -5.0 | 50.5 | W 45 - 38 |
| 2021 | Fiesta Bowl | Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State | +1.5 | 45.5 | L 35 - 37 |
| 2020 | CFP Semifinal | Notre Dame vs Alabama | +20.0 | 66.0 | L 14 - 31 |
| 2019 | World Bowl | Notre Dame vs Iowa State | -4.0 | 55.0 | W 33 - 9 |
| 2018 | CFP Semifinal | Notre Dame vs Clemson | +10.5 | 58.0 | L 3 - 30 |
(#1) Ohio State Info
Power Rating: 32.14 #1
Offense Rating: 29.14 #5
Defense Rating: -3.55 #1
Overall SP+ Rating: 31.2 #1
Offense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #3
Defense SP+ Rating: 9.2 #1
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 75% #2
Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Great Offense Success Rate of 52%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.6 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Great Pass Success 56%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.05 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Ohio State has played in 9 CFP Playoff Games (6 - 3)
Ohio State has played in 10 Bowls in the last 5 years (6 - 4)
Ohio State has played in 29 Bowls since 2000 (17 - 12)
Ohio State Notes
(12/1) Off awful, Rgame abysmal, Howard 2 Int in UM L
(12/1) 20 mil roster, still can't beat U. Coaching fail
(11/24) Mauled IU, D held to 153 yds. Off was OK
(11/19) Starting C McLaughlin out for season (ACL)
(11/18) Flat start vs NW, Howard OK, Rgame just OK
(11/3) OL was great considering injuries. Rgame beat PSU
(11/2) Def owned Penn St. Howard tough, Rgame alive
(10/26) Backup LT went down in Nebraska game
(10/22) Starting LT Simmons out for season
(10/12) Def torched by Oregon. Judkins/Downs vanished
Ohio State Highlights
Ohio State offense is efficent (#19)
Ohio State offense is explosive (#91)
Ohio State has a top Offensive Line (#69)
Ohio State offense is good in red zone (#18)
Ohio State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Ohio State has a really good defense (#24)
Ohio State defense does not give up big plays (#9)
Ohio State defense is really good in red zone (#8)
Ohio State has a good run defense (#41)
Ohio State has a good pass defense (#25)
Ohio State Front 7 is disruptive (#48)
Ohio State has a great TO Margin (#54)
Ohio State commits very few Penalties (#16)
Ohio State Deficiencies
Power Rating: 32.14 #1
Offense Rating: 29.14 #5
Defense Rating: -3.55 #1
Overall SP+ Rating: 31.2 #1
Offense SP+ Rating: 39.5 #3
Defense SP+ Rating: 9.2 #1
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 75% #2
Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 50%, Run: 49%
Great Offense Success Rate of 52%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.6 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Great Pass Success 56%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.05 PPO
Good Run Def Success 39%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor Field Position
Ohio State has played in 9 CFP Playoff Games (6 - 3)
Ohio State has played in 10 Bowls in the last 5 years (6 - 4)
Ohio State has played in 29 Bowls since 2000 (17 - 12)
Ohio State Notes
(12/1) Off awful, Rgame abysmal, Howard 2 Int in UM L
(12/1) 20 mil roster, still can't beat U. Coaching fail
(11/24) Mauled IU, D held to 153 yds. Off was OK
(11/19) Starting C McLaughlin out for season (ACL)
(11/18) Flat start vs NW, Howard OK, Rgame just OK
(11/3) OL was great considering injuries. Rgame beat PSU
(11/2) Def owned Penn St. Howard tough, Rgame alive
(10/26) Backup LT went down in Nebraska game
(10/22) Starting LT Simmons out for season
(10/12) Def torched by Oregon. Judkins/Downs vanished
Ohio State Highlights
Ohio State offense is efficent (#19)
Ohio State offense is explosive (#91)
Ohio State has a top Offensive Line (#69)
Ohio State offense is good in red zone (#18)
Ohio State Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Ohio State has a really good defense (#24)
Ohio State defense does not give up big plays (#9)
Ohio State defense is really good in red zone (#8)
Ohio State has a good run defense (#41)
Ohio State has a good pass defense (#25)
Ohio State Front 7 is disruptive (#48)
Ohio State has a great TO Margin (#54)
Ohio State commits very few Penalties (#16)
Ohio State Deficiencies
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | ND | OSU |
| OverallOver | #8 | #2 |
| OffenseOff | #11 | #5 |
| DefenseDef | #8 | #2 |
| Special TeamsST | #5 | #10 |
| PassingPass | #30 | #16 |
| RushingRush | #4 | #14 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #12 | #24 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #54 | #82 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #53 | #4 |
| TacklingTkl | #8 | #11 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #28 | #3 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #15 | #17 |
| Coverage DefCov | #2 | #7 |
Rematch from Week 1
Ohio State 8.5 (45.5)
Ohio State won at Notre Dame this year (34-23)
Previous Matchups
Ohio State beat Notre Dame last year (34-23)
Ohio State beat Notre Dame in 2023 (17-14)
Ohio State beat Notre Dame in 2022 (21-10)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Conditions:
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Team Information
Injuries: OSU | ND
Depth Chart: OSU | ND
Rosters: OSU | ND
(#5) Notre Dame Info
Power Rating: 24.28 #5
Offense Rating: 24.52 #24
Defense Rating: -1.27 #2
Overall SP+ Rating: 23.9 #8
Offense SP+ Rating: 38.6 #4
Defense SP+ Rating: 14.1 #7
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 54 #8
Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Great Offense Success Rate of 47%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.8 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 47%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.75 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 29%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Notre Dame has played in 6 CFP Playoff Games (3 - 3)
Notre Dame has played in 9 Bowls in the last 5 years (6 - 3)
Notre Dame has played in 23 Bowls since 2000 (11 - 12)
Notre Dame Highlights
Notre Dame is Undefeated away from Home
Notre Dame is Undefeated vs Spread away from Home
Notre Dame is Undefeated vs Spread as Underdogs Away from Home
Notre Dame has Really Good Running Game (#126)
Notre Dame offense is efficent (#75)
Notre Dame has a top Offensive Line (#115)
Notre Dame offense is good in red zone (#22)
Notre Dame Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Notre Dame has a really good defense (#104)
Notre Dame defense does not give up big plays (#63)
Notre Dame defense is really good in red zone (#113)
Notre Dame has a good pass defense (#110)
Notre Dame Secondary is very good (#113)
Notre Dame has a great TO Margin (#54)
Notre Dame defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#87)
Notre Dame Deficiencies
Power Rating: 24.28 #5
Offense Rating: 24.52 #24
Defense Rating: -1.27 #2
Overall SP+ Rating: 23.9 #8
Offense SP+ Rating: 38.6 #4
Defense SP+ Rating: 14.1 #7
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 54 #8
Expected Record: 14.0 - 2.0
Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 47%, Run: 53%
Great Offense Success Rate of 47%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Great in Scoring Position 4.8 PPO
Good Run Success 47%
Great Pass Success 47%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 36%
Great in Scoring Position 2.75 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 29%
Good Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Notre Dame has played in 6 CFP Playoff Games (3 - 3)
Notre Dame has played in 9 Bowls in the last 5 years (6 - 3)
Notre Dame has played in 23 Bowls since 2000 (11 - 12)
Notre Dame Highlights
Notre Dame is Undefeated away from Home
Notre Dame is Undefeated vs Spread away from Home
Notre Dame is Undefeated vs Spread as Underdogs Away from Home
Notre Dame has Really Good Running Game (#126)
Notre Dame offense is efficent (#75)
Notre Dame has a top Offensive Line (#115)
Notre Dame offense is good in red zone (#22)
Notre Dame Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Notre Dame has a really good defense (#104)
Notre Dame defense does not give up big plays (#63)
Notre Dame defense is really good in red zone (#113)
Notre Dame has a good pass defense (#110)
Notre Dame Secondary is very good (#113)
Notre Dame has a great TO Margin (#54)
Notre Dame defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#87)
Notre Dame Deficiencies
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Howard (Tr) | 309 | 423 | 73% | 4010 | 35 | 10 | 9.5 |
| Devin Brown | 11 | 20 | 55% | 114 | 1 | 0 | 5.7 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins (Tr) | 194 | 1060 | 14 | 5.5 | 86 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 144 | 1016 | 10 | 7.1 | 66 |
| Will Howard (Tr) | 105 | 226 | 7 | 2.2 | 19 |
| James Peoples | 49 | 197 | 2 | 4.0 | 18 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | 76 | 1315 | 15 | 17.3 | 70 |
| Emeka Egbuka | 81 | 1011 | 10 | 12.5 | 68 |
| Carnell Tate | 52 | 733 | 4 | 14.1 | 40 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | 27 | 284 | 1 | 10.5 | 75 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Simon | 112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sonny Styles | 100 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Caleb Downs (Tr) | 81 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Lathan Ransom | 75 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.T. Tuimoloau | 61 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 3 |
| Jack Sawyer | 59 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Cody Simon | 112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Sonny Styles | 100 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Igbinosun | 45 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jordan Hancock | 48 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Cody Simon | 112 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Leonard (Tr) | 269 | 403 | 67% | 2861 | 21 | 8 | 7.1 |
| Steven Angeli | 24 | 36 | 67% | 268 | 3 | 0 | 7.4 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | 163 | 1124 | 17 | 6.9 | 98 |
| Riley Leonard (Tr) | 184 | 906 | 17 | 4.9 | 50 |
| Jadarian Price | 120 | 746 | 7 | 6.2 | 70 |
| Aneyas Williams | 34 | 219 | 2 | 6.4 | 58 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Greathouse | 42 | 592 | 4 | 14.1 | 54 |
| Beaux Collins (Tr) | 41 | 490 | 3 | 12.0 | 53 |
| Mitchell Evans | 43 | 421 | 3 | 9.8 | 33 |
| Jordan Faison | 30 | 356 | 1 | 11.9 | 44 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Kiser | 90 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Xavier Watts | 83 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Drayk Bowen | 78 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Adon Shuler | 59 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rylie Mills | 37 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Howard Cross III | 27 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Donovan Hinish | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Junior Tuihalamaka | 32 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Moore | 48 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| Xavier Watts | 83 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| Christian Gray | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |