In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions about Ohio State's upcoming national championship game against Notre Dame. The duo discusses and contrasts the defenses of Notre Dame and Texas, evaluates individual players and defensive lines, and ponders how Ohio State should strategize for a win. The episode also delves into the importance of being aggressive, potential adjustments in defensive tactics, and Ohio State learning from past games like their matchup against Michigan. Additionally, they talk about their upcoming trip to Atlanta and the possibility of stopping at Buc-ee's along the way.
00:00 Introduction and Critique
01:00 Listener Questions Begin
01:14 Notre Dame vs. Texas Defense Comparison
02:23 Notre Dame's Defensive Line Analysis
04:13 Linebackers and Secondary Comparison
10:42 JT Tuimoloau's Health Update
12:23 Ohio State's Game Strategy
22:26 Evaluating Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges
23:03 Ohio State's Defensive Edge
23:26 Notre Dame's Injury Woes
24:17 Comparing Team Health and Preparedness
25:01 Ohio State's Passing Attack vs. Notre Dame's Defense
26:03 Notre Dame's Path to Victory
26:33 Lessons from the Michigan Game
29:38 Ohio State's Goal Line Defense
32:41 Notre Dame's Defensive Strategy
38:35 Road Trip to Atlanta
41:11 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout
