No. 4 Ohio State Vs. No. 9 Notre Dame: Preview of Highly Anticipated Match-Up
This Saturday, the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish for a highly anticipated match-up. Both teams are
Game outlook
This Saturday, the No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes travel to South Bend, Indiana, to face the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish for a highly anticipated match-up. Both teams are looking to gain an advantage and boost their playoff standing. Ohio State is the opening betting favorite, with the line remaining at -3.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/23/2023 @ 7:30pm EST
Where: Notre Dame Stadium Stadium Buckeyes vs Fighting Irish Betting Odds Moneyline: Buckeyes -150 | Fighting Irish +130
Spread: Buckeyes -3 (-110) | Fighting Irish +3 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 60%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
Ohio State is one of the favorites to win the Big 10 and then go on to the NCAA playoffs. The Buckeyes have been known for their explosive offense, which showed up in a 63-10 home win over Western Kentucky. They are breaking in a new QB, Kyle McCord, with 815 yards and 6 TDs and 1 INT. They have seven starters back from a defense that allowed 21 ppg last year. Ohio State ranks 3rd in the nation in yards per game allowed, 2nd in defensive yards per play, and 7th against the pass while allowing just 6.67 ppg. They have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 75 in offense (scoring 29 points per game) and #4 in defense (allowing an average of 5 points per game). They are 3-0 (1-2 ATS) this season and must face Sam Hartman and a high-powered Notre Dame passing game in their next game.