Middle Eight: the last four minutes of the second quarter and first four minutes of the third quarter.

Much of Notre Dame’s success in the this year’s playoff run has come during the “middle eight” of their games. Pate, whatever your feelings on him, has an excellent statistical breakdown on their performance and success during this pivotal portion of the game.

• First in Middle Eight points scored
• First in Middle Eight point differential 

If Ohio State doesn’t put the game out of reach early, breaking Notre Dames recent success here will go a long way to ensuring victory and winning the championship. Video starts at the nine minute mark.

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