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Agree completely. No problem with OSU as favorites, but this is definitely a winnable game if we execute.

In every game they played that was competitive (Oregon, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas) opposing D held their running game in check and made Howard beat them through the air. They are easier to defend if you know they have to pass. I hope we take the same approach. Their running game is gettable...

It’s very tribal for the OSU fanbase. OSU football animates a significant portion of meaning in the lives of central Ohioans — this is especially true for Ohioans who did not even go to OSU — and they are very defensive about it. In fairness, as an Ohio State graduate and Columbus resident for...

I think human nature dictates that ND would play more confidently against Texas, seeing as they lost to Georgia twice. To me, that is worth a lot at this point in the season.

Even if all Texas accomplishes in this game is stealing some of the OSU offensive mojo that’s a win. OSU is a team that runs on emotion and even a little self-doubt could go a long way. OSU does not have ND culture.

Well, this would be Freeman’s 4th consecutive year facing it, that should help mitigate some of his scheme.

So, fans can just pay players directly? If so, that is truly sad.

I think the dam breaks a bit for both defenses in this one. ND 34-21. Faison and Evans catch TDs.

Different strokes for different folks, I can agree to disagree. I just don’t see a program that is at the same level as ND, Oklahoma, or Alabama all-time. And the past twenty years shows why. I’ll put it this way, then let it go — Tim Duncan had consistently great numbers throughout his...

Fair. I think the one factor that I couldn’t identify is that they have never really had a dynasty — a period where there were the dominant program. They always seem to be 3rd or 4th best, which does result in some gaudy stats over time. I think I just need to see a dynasty from my blue bloods.

They definitely have stats, no question. But, those are somewhat inflated, imo, because over the past 20 years they have often feasted on a weak Big 10. During that stretch they have not been a better program than Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma, or even Florida St. They pile up wins...

I just do not consider OSU a blue-blood. Too much success is recent and they just lack something that is hard to define . . . it’s just a very Mickey Mouse program. Also, worst fanbase in sports.

I don’t think there is a player on this roster who stands to gain more by staying than Sneed. He could develop into a day 2 draft pick if he stays the course in this program.

I think OSU would deservedly be favored by a touchdown against ND, but this OSU team is like every OSU team under Ryan Day — Dow Joneser. Who knows what they will look like in three weeks.

Honestly, we probably don’t need him to beast PSU, OSU is a different story.

I think it’s a response to South Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas AM and Alabama getting beat by middling teams. SEC is down this year, no doubt.

Georgia forces RL to throw early and he does - 150 yds passing and a TD in the first half. Irish establish the ground game in the second half, but still avg less than 4 ypc for the game. Pick-6 for Leonard Moore finishes it, 31-21 Irish.

Given MFs statements re skipping a rental QB this cycle, I suspect something has changed in the QB room. My guess is that Carr will not be 100% for spring and Angeli/Minchey have let the team know they plan to hit the portal. Anyone have any actual insight?

I think this is exactly right. For a few reasons (at least): 1) It was Sampson who suggested it would be very difficult for ND to keep him, but Sampson has no basis for this belief other than his intuition, which if fine. But there is no reason to believe MF, or anyone around him, confided in...