How is Notre Dame going to score?

Ohio State wins easily. There is a big gap in talent level. Good luck if Notre Dame decides to play man coverage on defense. I’ve looked at every angle and it comes down to Notre Dame not being able to score. 17 points max. You’re going to hold Ohio State under 30? Don’t think so. The feel good Rudy story ends tonight. 38-17 OSU. 

You can't figure that out? People play with their mindsets, their beliefs. Out of their minds. How are they going to play? For the better coach.

Is the Coach suiting up to play?

Ohio State basically scored 21 vs Texas. It isn't a given they get 30 or more. ND averages 6 yards a carry rushing. Leonrd extends plays with his legs. 

Look at who they played and lost to. Look at the good teams they beat and by how much. This should be a close game imo.

by crossing the goal line 

I am thinking the same thing to myself.  Notre Dame's path to victory is a game style similar to the Ohio State vs Michigan game back in late November.  I definitely think there is a correlation with Notre Dame ATS and under the total.   

@rgiefer

 The same way Michigan did 

Ohio State scored 20 on Penn State and the Irish scored 27 on the Lions. Notre Dame can score, just not as flashy.

IMO, Ohio St should win and probabilty of covering looks good. A costly turnover, penalties can change all that in a hurry.

Ohio St does not have a dominant run or pass game. This isn't LSU with Burrow or Alabama with Jones passing wise. They are not an unstoppable team. Defensively is actually where they get you. It will be all about turnovers. If either rteam gets +2 or better they win or in Ohio St case cover.

          I guess OSU should approach this game the same way the formidable Northern Illinois did then.

Always get a kick out of questions like this.

ND-OSU have played twice in the past two seasons.  Both games were extremely tight.  Looking at the teams, there is not much change with the talent level at OSU.  It was elite in 2022.  It was elite in 2023.  It is elite this year.  Despite that, the game came down to late scores to determine the winner.  

Looking at ND's talent level, despite the injuries, the Irish are more talented than the 2023 team and much more talented than the 2022 team.  Is it at the level of OSU?  Of course not.  But this staff knows how to defend OSU and keep it close.  My guess is the Irish expect to keep it close and try to create a break late to make the difference like they did against Penn State (late pick) and Georgia (screw up setting up vs punt then offense running on to get an offsides call).

I would be surprised if this was a blowout game based on the recent history between these two teams.  It's essentially a conference game due to the familiarity between these two over the past 3 years which means it should be a close game.

Gotta look at the talent 

ND wr 500 yards vs Ohio St got 2 wr 1000 yards around there.  Even the running game Ohio State has 2 RB with massive yards vs love. 

Stats are stats but there are more than stats to cap games.  

Comes down to who you like to place your money on.  I don't bet on junk teams no more unless you spot me by 2 TD.  

I think ND might win with any of daniels, bo nix or michael penix at qb.... Dont know,current ncaa qbs,well enough to suggest others

For big underdog it is important that QB is outstanding passing and running (at least in theory). Riley leonard, who i love as i have Duke connection, is a gamer but passing yards not there

@rgiefer

 I’ve been told that if you score a touchdown it is worth 6 points.  You can also kick a field goal through the uprights or those big yellow poles at end of field… this would be worth 3 points… 

I am thinking they might try to do one or both of these things tonight. 

I think their game plan might be to score more points than Ohio state tonight.  

I hope this helps