No. 6 Ohio State visits No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday night in one of the biggest games so far this season. The Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes are undefeated after beating each opponent by at least 20 points.
troncSOUTH BEND, Ind. — No. 6 Ohio State has been dogged at times this season by doubts about its firepower. Two lackluster wins to open the season didn’t help even though the Buckeyes have beaten all three of their opponents by at least 20 points and never given up more than 10.
The Buckeyes rank third in total defense, giving up 223.7 yards per game. After struggling early, the offense found its footing last weekend in a 63-10 rout of Western Kentucky.The Fighting Irish also own one of the nation’s top defenses, limiting opponents to 234.3 yards per game, right behind Ohio State. With Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman at quarterback, the offense has undergone a seismic transformation.
“I don’t want to play not to lose,” Freeman said. “I don’t want to play that way. I want our guys to be aggressive and our guys to be attacking. We will play complementary football, but our objective isn’t just to hold the ball and huddle every single play. what my mindset probably was last year.”Notre Dame quarterback Sam Hartman smiles during a walkthrough before a game on Sept. 16, 2023.
“I have a lot of confidence that he’ll be well-prepared,” Freeman said, “and the moment won’t be too big for him at all.”
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