COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s season-opening victory over Notre Dame, for a fleeting moment, set the foundation of a strong College Football Playoff resume. © David Petkiewicz/cleveland.com/TNS OSU defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. (51) wraps up Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) for a sack during second half action in the game between the visiting Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday night, September 3, 2022. The Buckeyes won 21-10. David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com In that 21-10 victory, Jim Knowles’ new defense debuted with a confidence-infusing performance and Ryan Day reclaimed his willingness to lean on the run to grind away a victory. The Buckeyes ruined Marcus Freeman’s return to Ohio Stadium, but Notre Dame looked that night like a team that could hang around playoff consideration long-term. A week later, the Fighting Irish lost at home to Marshall and its miserable offense. Thus…
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