The No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes got arguably the biggest win of the early 2023 college football season, defeating the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish 17-14 in South Bend to remain undefeated on the season. The Buckeyes will now get a week off to regroup after this thrilling win, while the Irish head to Durham to face a Duke team on the rise.
This is a massive result for Ohio State and it rivals Texas’ win at Alabama for best win of the season. The Buckeyes could’ve likely been fine in the College Football Playoff discussion even with a loss, since they would have a conference championship to play for. This is a devastating loss for Notre Dame in the CFP picture, since the Irish are still independent. Not only does Notre Dame need to run the table, but it will also need some help to get back into the conversation.