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Tale of the Tape: Notre Dame offense vs. Army defense

The Irish have their work cut out for them on this side of the ball.

A common criticism by Notre Dame fans this season is that their team’s offense isn’t up to snuff with the best in college football. While the numbers don’t necessarily support that theory, at least when it comes to running and scoring, Irish fans have pushed it all the same.

Fans particularly have criticized [autotag]Riley Leonard[/autotag] for acting more like a running back than the gun-slinging quarterback they so desire. Never mind that Leonard has played very well lately.

If the Irish are to be exposed as a run-first offense, Army might be the opponent to do just that. The Knights are highly ranked in most defensive categories and even tied with Ohio State with the fewest points surrendered in the country.

Granted, the Knights haven’t played a ranked opponent all season, and the Irish will break that streak. Still, it’s something the Irish will need to keep an eye on as they prepare for this game.

Here’s how the Irish’s offense compares to the Knights’ defense nationally:

Ohio State men’s soccer down Michigan to win Big Ten Tournament

Ohio State men’s soccer took down the Michigan Wolverines to win the Big Ten Tournament Sunday.

Ohio State football has been the talk of the town, as it typically is, but the Ohio State men’s soccer team has been quietly just as dominant throughout the last few months.

The Buckeyes faced the Michigan Wolverines on Sunday in the Big Ten Tournament, and they came out victorious, downing their opponent 1-0.

With the win, the Buckeyes are the 2024 Big Ten Tournament Champions. This was expected as Ohio State entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed and beat the No. 4-seeded Washington Huskies on November 10.

Michigan was the No. 7 seed and had an impressive run, beating the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers and then No. 6 UCLA Bruins before failing short to the Buckeyes.

Ohio State also earned a first-round bye and the No. 1 seed in the 2024 Division I men’s soccer tournament and will face the winner of Western Michigan vs. SIUE, which will take place on November 21.

Unlike in college hoops, the Buckeyes are the lone No. 1 seed in the tournament. Ohio State ended the season with a 14-1-3 record, and it was 7-1-2 in conference play. The Buckeyes finished the year 5-1 on the road.

Texas A&M Basketball vs Ohio State: Channel, time, streaming info

Watch Texas A&M vs Ohio State game today. Here’s how to watch, time, TV schedule, live streaming info, and game odds.

Friday night the No. 23 Texas A&M Aggies (2-1) will step on the court at Reed Arena to face the No.21 Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0) in their third straight home game.

An early Top 25 matchup is just what the doctor ordered for Buzz Williams and his veteran Aggie squad. Ohio State presents various problems from all levels on the court. They can score from anywhere and have an experienced backcourt that will be able to navigate them through tough stretches.

Prepare for a very exciting game between two uber-athletic teams that are vying for an early signature win that will hopefully pay big dividends for post-season seeding. Below you can find all the information on how to watch the game.

What channel is Texas A&M vs Ohio State game on today? Time, TV schedule

TV Channel: SEC Network Start time: 8:00 p.m. CST Texas A&M vs. Ohio State will be broadcast and streamed on SEC Network in Week 2 of the 2024-25 NCAA basketball season. Mike Morgan and Pat Bradley will call the game at Reed Arena.

Where to watch Texas A&M vs Ohio State on livestream

Watch Texas A&M vs. Ohio State live on SEC Network

Texas A&M vs Ohio State predictions, picks, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, 11/15

This game could go either way and it will come down to who will hit their free throws. I see this as an extremely physical game that’s going to put both teams on the line a lot through four quarters. I believe Wade Taylor will have a monster game allowing them to pull away late and maintain a single digit lead to close out the contest.

Prediction: Texas A&M 75 – Ohio State 71

Odds: Texas A&M by 5.5

O/U: 147.5

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Pat McAfee hypes up Ohio State QB Will Howard on ESPN’s College Gameday

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been led by Will Howard, and so far this season, Pat McAfee likes what he sees from the quarterback.

The Ohio State Buckeyes saw Kyle McCord start last season, and after Marvin Harrison Jr. left for the NFL and McCord transferred to Syracuse, the Buckeyes were left looking for options.

That’s where you insert Will Howard, a Kansas State transfer who spent four years with the Wildcats.

Howard ended last season with 24 touchdowns and 2,643 passing yards. He was impressive, and he’s mimicked those performances with the Buckeyes in his first and final season in Columbus.

While Howard did have a questionable decision against Oregon, he has, for most of the season, played at a high level and has a Big Ten-high 19 touchdowns (technically tied with Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel).

On ESPN’s College Gameday, Pat McAfee praised Howard, also commenting on his ability to hurt defenses on the ground. Overall, McAfee seemed to think Howard has what it takes to have the Buckeyes in National Championship contention.

McAfee has had some hot takes throughout the years, but this one is correct. Howard is a proven veteran quarterback that plays clean football and doesn’t turn the ball over often.

That’s what you need when playing against competent opponents that also make few critical mistakes He should be able to keep this Ohio State football team playing at an elite level throughout the remainder of the season.

Jason Kelce smashes a fans phone after comments about Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift

An agitated Jason Kelce smashes a Penn State fans cell phone after deplorable comment about his brother Travis Kelce

Jason Kelce is his brother’s keeper and the only person capable of bullying All-Pro tight end Travis Kelce. The retired former Eagles star was in State College for ESPN’s College GameDay and, after missing a field goal, found himself on the end of disrespect from a Nittany Lions student or phone.

While briskly walking around campus, Kelce became agitated when he heard a fan or student make a derogatory statement about his brother, Travis Kelce.

Angered, Kelce smashed the kid’s cell phone and kept it moving.

The cancel culture will undoubtedly come for Kelce, and there will be think pieces about controlling his temper and how Kelce’s salary means he can’t do things like he did on Saturday. Still, we live in a new day where cell phone footage and viral moments are all some people care about.

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Ravens among NFL teams in attendance for Penn State vs. Ohio State matchup

Baltimore Ravens among NFL teams in attendance for Penn State vs. Ohio State matchup

No. 3 ranked Penn State (7-0) is hosting the No. 4 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (6-1) on Saturday at Beaver Stadium, and the NFL scouts and executives are out and taking in the star power on both squads.

The Nittany Lions’ top draft prospects include defensive end Abdul Carter — a potential top-10 pick — as well as quarterback Drew Allar, running backs Nicholas Singleton and Kayton Allen, tight end Tyler Warren, defensive tackle Zane Durant, defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and safety Jaylen Reed.

For Ohio State, Will Howard (QB), TreVeyon Henderson (RB), Quinshon Judkins (RB), Emeka Egbuka (WR), and Donovan Jackson (OL) are among the players to watch.

Expert score prediction: Nebraska vs. Ohio State

Who will win on Saturday and what will the final score be?

It was hard to see Nebraska winning this one from the start of the season. Last week’s loss to Indiana fueled that prediction. The Huskers have a long way to go when competing with ranked opponents.

But their showdown against the Ohio State Buckeyes may be closer than 56-7. For starters, Nebraska will likely look to respond, whether it’s a solid first half of play or just a few good drives throughout. 

But perfection and consistency remain their weaknesses, something the Buckeyes will exploit. Ohio State averages 35 points per game in Big Ten play, and with Nebraska’s defense in shambles, it’ll likely reach that point. 

Will Howard is a fifth-year quarterback who’s averaged around 262 passing yards and over two touchdowns per game this season. The Buckeyes also average around 208 rushing yards per game.

Even in the loss to Oregon, Ohio State scored 31 points, passing for 326 yards and rushing 141 yards. Defensively, however, they surrendered 341 passing yards and 155 rushing yards.

Nebraska could score if they find holes in the Buckeyes’ defense like Oregon did. But it’s difficult to say how often they can or even will. Dylan Raiola averages 227 passing yards and over a touchdown per game, while the run game averages around 127 yards per game.

However, the offense’s inconsistencies this season don’t give much hope. Indiana shut down the Huskers’ run game, forcing Raiola to beat them in the air, which the Hoosiers kept in check.

This allowed Indiana to pick apart Nebraska’s defense, tallying up 280 passing yards and 215 rushing yards. Though Ohio State doesn’t put up numbers like Indiana’s, it’ll be capable of scoring.

Score Prediction: Ohio State 38, Nebraska 17

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Dan Lanning seemingly confirmed Oregon had a genius intentional penalty during win over Ohio State

This was an amazing exploitation of the illegal substation rule by Lanning and Oregon’s staff.

The Oregon Ducks secured a massive victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes, which was a massive resumé booster for head coach Dan Lanning.

While the game had some amazing moments and some low points as well, one of the takeaways was the coaching performance from Lanning. Some may recall the bold onside kick to help get the Ducks into scoring position, but the most memorable takeaway happened as a decision on the sideline.

Late in the game, Oregon was whistled for a penalty after having too many players on the field. It seemed innocuous at first but it was actually incredibly helpful.

The basic concept is simple: Oregon’s defense was on the field with 10 seconds remaining on the clock. Lanning called a timeout and instead of putting 11 players back on the field, 12 took the field instead.

The idea is that with an extra defender out there for Oregon, the Ohio State offense would have lots of difficulty gaining any significant yardage at a 12-to-11 disadvantage.

Of course, the Ducks knew they would get a penalty for this violation after an illegal substitution. But the real purpose was to make the clock tick some more during the time Ohio State had to attempt a play against the defense with an added player.

Suddenly, with only six seconds remaining in the game, the Buckeyes had time for just one play. This did not go well for Ohio State at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

OREGON – OHIO STATE: Will Howard’s baffling decision to scramble as time expired in was hard to watch

When asked about the decision, Lanning spoke about it. He all but confirmed:

“There was a timeout before that. We spend an inordinate amount of time on situations. There are some situations that don’t show up very often in college football. But this is one that obviously was something that we had worked on. So you could see the result.”

This was an amazing exploitation of the illegal substation rule by Lanning and Oregon’s staff. Brilliant work!

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Geno Smith was at the Oregon/Ohio State game for his cousin Jeremiah

Geno Smith was at the Oregon/Ohio State game for his cousin Jeremiah

The eyes of the college football world were centered on Eugene, Oregon for the matchup of the weekend: the No. 3 Oregon Ducks hosting the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes. The game not only lived up to the hype, it exceeded it.

The Ducks defended home turf and upset the Buckeyes 32-31 at Autzen Stadium. With such a premier matchup, it is only natural some big names would make their way to Eugene.

One such name was none other than Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback Eugene Cyril Smith III, otherwise known as Geno Smith. The Seahawks starter wasn’t just there to enjoy some quality college football. He was there to support his younger cousin Jeremiah Smith, who is a standout wide receiver at Ohio State.

The Buckeyes could not remain undefeated, but Jeremiah Smith put on yet another show for those in attendance. Smith led all Ohio State receivers with nine receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown. Overall on the year, the freshman has 32 receptions and 553 yards, with seven scores as well.

Football clearly runs deep in the Smith family, and it does not seem like an exaggeration to say we will see young Jeremiah play on Sundays in a few years.

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Will Howard’s baffling decision to scramble as time expired in Ohio State-Oregon was hard to watch

OH NO.

No. 2 Ohio State quarterback Will Howard had the chance to set his team up for a game-winning field goal on the road against No. 3 Oregon on Saturday night.

Instead, a baffling decision from Howard to scramble as time expired on the clock left the Buckeyes with a 32-31 loss and so many questions to answer as to what in the world just happened.

Howard’s stunning decision came with just six seconds to go in the game.

Instead of finding open Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss right by the sideline to get a little more yardage and stop the clock for a field goal try or capping his scramble sooner for Ohio State to get in its final timeout, Howard kept running and slid right as the game clock hit zero.

All Howard could do is put his hands on his helmet in shock and watch Oregon storm the field as victors. For simply jaw-dropping mistakes in college football this season, this one might take the cake.

Although, for Ohio State coach Ryan Day not to have his quarterback better prepared to handle that situation is pretty inexcusable. For all the blame Howard will get for his lack of clock awareness, the coaching staff should shoulder a good bit of it, too.

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