Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching Notre Dame's Orange Bowl Win Over Penn State

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr delve into Notre Dame’s performance against Penn State in the Orange Bowl. They analyze key players, moments, and strategies from the game, drawing insights on how these elements might influence the upcoming Ohio State vs Notre Dame national championship game.

Key topics include Notre Dame’s offensive line struggles, the effectiveness of their short-yardage game, the role of special teams, and potential matchups that could sway the game’s outcome. This comprehensive breakdown aims to provide a detailed preview of what Ohio State can expect and how they can possibly capitalize on Notre Dame’s vulnerabilities while also dealing with their strengths. Tune in for an in-depth examination of this highly anticipated championship clash.

The Rundown

00:00 Introduction and Opening Banter
01:33 Penn State’s Offensive Struggles
04:29 Notre Dame’s Offensive Line Woes
13:43 Notre Dame’s Running Game Analysis
17:08 Special Teams and Turnover Impact
21:44 Nick Singleton’s Red Zone Dominance
21:56 Notre Dame’s Line of Scrimmage Concerns
22:28 Special Teams and Defensive Struggles
23:03 Christian Gray’s Performance and Key Plays
23:46 Notre Dame’s Resilience Against Penn State
24:09 Ohio State’s Strategy Against Notre Dame
26:45 High Snap Issues for Notre Dame
28:18 Grateful Griddle Sponsorship
28:56 Penn State’s Tight Ends and Ohio State’s Defense
33:21 Notre Dame’s Creative Playmaking
39:07 Ohio State’s Talent Advantage
42:20 Final Thoughts and Game Preview