Ohio State doesn't have to be the only winner this weekend.
The No. 2 Buckeyes start their 2022 season with their first-ever top-five matchup in a season opener on Saturday when the No. 5 Notre Dame Fighting Irish visit Columbus.
This will arguably be Ohio State's biggest game of the regular season, which means we are offering Buckeye fans a chance to win a $100 gift card to the famed Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. All you have to do is tell us the future!
Here's how to win:
- Post your prediction to the following question in the comments section below. Yes, right here – not on Facebook, Twitter, or anywhere else you can respond to us.
- If Ohio State wins, we will notify the contestant with the correct prediction the Monday after the game. The winner will receive instructions on how to claim your prize. If you do not hear from us before the next week's game, please email chase.brown@elevenwarriors.com.
The rules:
- Must be 18 years old or older.
- One entry/comment per person.
- Duplicate predictions are ineligible – first come, first serve.
- The deadline for entries is kickoff.
- Any comment edited after kickoff will be disqualified, regardless of the edit.
- Ohio State must win the game for a giveaway to take place.
For full contest rules, see here.
The Prediction
Ohio State will have a new-look defense this season under first-year coordinator Jim Knowles. The mastermind behind Oklahoma State's top-five defense in 2021 faced Notre Dame in last year's Fiesta Bowl, so he has some familiarity with the Fighting Irish offense.
However, all bets are off as Notre Dame has a new leader of the offense in dual-threat quarterback Tyler Buchner. The Irish also return one of college football's best tight ends in Michael Mayer and feature a few premier offensive linemen up front.
With that said, how good will Ohio State's defense look in Game 1?
Correctly predict Ohio State's yards allowed / Notre Dame's offensive yards gained on Saturday night's game and win a $100 gift card from Eleven Warriors Dry Goods. As always, roll with the Price is Right rules – the prize will be awarded to the closest prediction without going over.
Good luck!
