Ten Things We Learned From Rewatching The National Championship Game

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss their key takeaways from rewatching Ohio State's 34-23 win over Notre Dame in the national championship game. The discussion includes analysis of the game plays, in-depth breakdowns of standout performances, and insight into strategic decisions made during the game. They also talk about the effectiveness of Ohio State's offensive line, special teams, and the exceptional performance of players like Jeremiah Smith and Will Howard.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:12 Notre Dame Rewatch: Initial Impressions
01:18 Key Plays and Observations
02:47 Notre Dame's Strategy and Struggles
07:08 Ohio State's Offensive Dominance
12:54 Will Howard's Impact and Legacy
18:09 Broadcast Highlights and Crowd Atmosphere
22:07 Ticket Demand and Crowd Dynamics
23:15 Special Teams Blunders
24:06 Field Goal Controversy
30:43 Offensive Line Performance
37:24 Run Defense Dominance
38:32 Clock Management and Final Thoughts