"The Toughest Team in College Football"

Josh Fryar called Notre Dame the "toughest team in college football" as he and the Buckeyes prepare to match the Fighting Irish's physicality.

Notre Dame Q&A with Tyler Horka

Notre Dame beat writer Tyler Horka says he anticipates the Fighting Irish playing a little more zone than usual and that Riley Leonard is a “gamer.”

Buckeyes Have High Respect for Leonard

Ohio State coaches and players view Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard as “a driving force” of the Fighting Irish with his running ability, leadership and competitiveness.

2024-25 College Football Playoff

Complete coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff.

"The Toughest Team in College Football"

Josh Fryar called Notre Dame the "toughest team in college football" as he and the Buckeyes prepare to match the Fighting Irish's physicality.

28 minutes ago
by Andy Anders

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On The Cusp Of 1,000

In Monday's national championship game versus Notre Dame, tailbacks TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins could both crack 1,000 rushing yards for the season.

15 hours ago
by Chris Lauderback

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Notre Dame Q&A with Tyler Horka

Notre Dame beat writer Tyler Horka says he anticipates the Fighting Irish playing a little more zone than usual and that Riley Leonard is a “gamer.”

18 hours ago
by Garrick Hodge

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Gray Sleeves for Championship Game

Ohio State will wear white jerseys with heritage stripes when it faces Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

19 hours ago
by Chase Brown

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Buckeyes Have High Respect for Leonard

Ohio State coaches and players view Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard as “a driving force” of the Fighting Irish with his running ability, leadership and competitiveness.

21 hours ago
by Dan Hope

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Man Up

Ohio State will see its heaviest dose of man coverage this season when it faces Notre Dame as the nation's No. 2 pass defense matches up with the Buckeyes' vaunted receivers.

16 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

117 Comments

Holtz Claps Back Again

Lou Holtz posted that if Notre Dame loses it will be to “preserve Ryan Day's job” despite telling the Toledo Blade he has no issue with Day.

15 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Styles Unsurprised By Notre Dame’s Success

Lorenzo Styles Jr. still has “a lot of respect” for Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame and is excited to face his former teammates in Monday’s national championship game.

15 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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Quick Hits: Championship Preparations

Will Howard says Ohio State's CFP run will mean “really nothing” without a national title win and Notre Dame transfer Lorenzo Styles Jr. says he's clearly “picked good...

15 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders, Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge, Dan Hope

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“We Got to Be At Our Best”

Ryan Day says Ohio State wants to "finish this thing the right way" against Notre Dame and "leave no doubt" in the College Football Playoff national championship game.

15 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

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Sawyer Receives Top Marks for Cotton Bowl

Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded Buckeyes for Ohio State’s win over Texas included Jack Sawyer, JT Tuimoloau, Jordan Hancock, Quinshon Judkins and Cody Simon.

15 Jan 2025
by Matt Gutridge

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RPW: Texas Review & Title Game Preview

We recap Ohio State’s thrilling win over Texas and assess what gives us confidence that the Buckeyes will win a national championship on Monday night vs. Notre Dame.

15 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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Eleven Dubcast: One Final Effort

This week's Eleven Dubcast relives the joy of Ohio State triumphing over Texas in the Cotton Bowl and looks ahead to the Buckeyes' facing Notre Dame in the CFP title game.

14 Jan 2025
by George Eisner

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Coordinators Ready for Battle with ND

Chip Kelly says Austin Siereveld has been banged up and Notre Dame runs a lot of man coverage “because they can” while Jim Knowles wants his defense to “outplay” Notre...

14 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Charting Howard’s Play in Clutch Texas Win

Will Howard completed seven of nine passes for 52 yards in a pivotal fourth quarter and had a crucial 4th-down conversion run on Ohio State’s go-ahead touchdown drive vs. Texas.

14 Jan 2025
by Josh Poloha

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Stock Up/Down: Defense, Penalties

Sonny Styles and Jack Sawyer were among a long list of Buckeye defenders with great performances vs. Texas but Ohio State will need to commit fewer penalties against Notre Dame.

14 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Relive OSU’s Epic Win over Texas

Ohio State’s cinematic recap highlights the best moments of the Buckeyes’ epic win over Texas from the pregame speeches in the locker room to Jack Sawyer’s 83-yard touchdown.

14 Jan 2025
by Matt Gutridge

50 Comments

Social Reax: Sawyer’s Scoop-and-Score

From "83 yards through the heart of Texas" to a video with Pirates of the Caribbean music, the social media world covered all aspects of Jack Sawyer's scoop-and-score.

13 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

87 Comments

Five Things to Know About Notre Dame

The national championship feels like a game Ohio State must win to cap an unbelievable title run, but Notre Dame's defense and running game will attempt to stand in the way.

13 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

150 Comments

Sawyer Cements Buckeye Legacy

Jack Sawyer cemented his status as a Buckeye legend but is focused on an even bigger goal as Ohio State and Notre Dame will meet for college football’s top prize.

13 Jan 2025
by Garrick Hodge

33 Comments

2024-25 College Football Playoff

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