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 Dynamics23:15 Special Teams Blunders 24:06 Field Goal Controversy 30:43 Offensive Line Performance37:24 Run Defense Dominance38:32 Clock Management and Final Thoughts