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Everything you need to know ahead of Ohio State's game against Notre Dame

After Ohio State's 63-10 home win against Western Kentucky Saturday afternoon, the Buckeyes' attention turns toward a likely ranked road matchup in South Bend, Indiana against the Fighting Irish.

Ohio State's last meeting against Notre Dame came at the start of the 2022 season, beating Marcus Freeman and the Fighting Irish in a primetime meeting at Ohio Stadium 21-10.

How Kyle McCord, Ohio State football beat Notre Dame on last-second touchdown on final drive

No. 4 Ohio State football put its game-winning drive on the shoulders of quarterback Kyle McCord.

Ryan Day talks Ohio State 'toughness' after ND win

Minutes after Ohio State's 17-14 win against Notre Dame, Ryan Day responded to Lou Holtz.

How Ohio State is reacting to emotional win vs. Notre Dame

Ohio State football felt it made a statement Saturday night against Notre Dame. And the Buckeyes are celebrating.

Ohio State scores with 1 second left to top Notre Dame 17-14

After 59 minutes and 57 seconds of punches and counterpunches, Saturday night's Ohio State-Notre Dame showdown came down to one play.

Why is Notre Dame called the Fighting Irish?

But with the tradition surrounding Notre Dame football, why is their athletic nickname the "Fighting Irish?"

Ohio State football WR Marvin Harrison Jr. leaves game at Notre Dame with injury

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. went down after blocking for TreVeyon Henderson on his 61-yard touchdown run in the third quarter at Notre Dame.

Michigan fans show Notre Dame support before Ohio State vs. ND

While Ohio State and Notre Dame fans shared their hatred of Michigan together on ESPN's "College GameDay" Saturday morning, Wolverines fans made it plain who they were cheering for Saturday night.

Ohio State football safety Cameron Martinez unavailable for game at Notre Dame

Ohio State safety Cameron Martinez will be out for Saturday’s top-10 matchup at Notre Dame.

What channel is the Ohio State football game on? Time, TV schedule for OSU vs. Notre Dame

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame will kick off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday on NBC.

Expert Ohio State football predictions for Notre Dame game

Here is what the writers at The Columbus Dispatch and South Bend Tribune predict for Saturday's game.

Sep 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Notre Dame Leprechaun celebrates after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 16, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; The Notre Dame Leprechaun celebrates after the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports

How can the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame? Three keys for Ohio State football's top-10 matchup

There are crowds larger in capacity or louder in decibel levels, but few places in football hold as much mystique as Notre Dame Stadium. It’ll be important for the Buckeyes, especially with a first-year starting quarterback and overhauled offensive line, to maintain composure in the prime-time affair and keep the stage from getting too big.

Marcus Freeman wants Notre Dame to 'control the noise' ahead of Ohio State game

For Marcus Freeman, his message to Notre Dame ahead of its meeting with Ohio State Saturday is not changing.

The Fighting Irish coach said his goal for the team remains the same, to "do what we do and do it better." This week, with all of the hype and attention surrounding Ohio State vs. Notre Dame, Freeman reminded his players to stay locked in on this mantra.

How Notre Dame is approaching Ohio State game: 'We kind of know what we are'

Ahead of the team’s meeting with Ohio State Saturday night, Al Golden sees a “good challenge” for his defense.

Whether it’s preparing for Ohio State wide receivers the Notre Dame defensive coordinator calls “as good of any group we’ve seen,” an offensive line with strength on the inside and length on the outside or a running backs group filled with “talented guys,” Golden said this is what Ohio State has been known for under coach Ryan Day.

An Eddie George photo worth 61 yards: The story of the image that Notre Dame won't forget

Ohio State legend Eddie George's 1995 season is one of the greatest in program history. And this photo against Notre Dame begins that story.

What we learned from Tuesday's Ohio State press conference with Ryan Day and Jim Knowles

Here are the highlights of what we learned from the press conferences of Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.

Ohio State University vs. Notre Dame . Saturday, November 2, 1935. Game played in Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Historical photo . college football  OSU
Ohio State University vs. Notre Dame . Saturday, November 2, 1935. Game played in Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Historical photo . college football OSU

'Game of the Century' in 1935 headlines top Ohio State-Notre Dame games

Ohio State and Notre Dame are two of the most storied programs in college football history.

Though they are in bordering states with rabid fan bases, their meetings on the field have been rare. When they play Saturday in South Bend, Indiana, it will be only their eighth meeting.

Though the matchups have been infrequent, they have usually been memorable.

Reporters roundtable: Is Ohio State football ready for top-10 clash with Notre Dame?

Based on the scene at Ohio Stadium last Saturday, it seems Ohio State is picking up steam at the right time for a top-10 matchup.

How Ohio State has done in ranked road non-conference games ahead of OSU vs. Notre Dame

The Buckeyes' most recent true road game against a ranked non-conference opponent was a in 2016 when No. 3 Ohio State beat No. 14 Oklahoma 45-24 in Norman.

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame spread: Is OSU favored to beat the Fighting Irish?

In Ohio State's first ranked non-conference road game since the 2016 season, the Buckeyes are favored to beat Notre Dame.

Sep 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (8) and defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) celebrate an interception by linebacker Steele Chambers (22) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 63-10.
Sep 16, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Lathan Ransom (8) and defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) celebrate an interception by linebacker Steele Chambers (22) during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Ohio Stadium. Ohio State won 63-10.

Where is Ohio State football ranked in the polls after Week 3?

Ohio State did not budge in either of the major polls released Sunday afternoon.

It remained at No. 6 in the Associated Press poll and No. 4 in the coaches’ poll following its 63-10 rout of Western Kentucky.

It's Notre Dame week. Here's what you need to know ahead of Ohio State vs. Notre Dame

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame will kick off in prime time on NBC. The OSU vs. ND game will be available to stream on any platform that offers NBC, including Peacock, YouTube TV, Hulu Live and Fubo TV.

This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State vs Notre Dame: Everything you need to know ahead of the game