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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Whatever you imagine a 21st birthday celebration for Ohio State football’s starting quarterback must be like, Kyle McCord likely underwhelmed it. He said he woke up to some congratulatory texts Tuesday morning. Then he shut his phone off, went to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and basically forgot about his milestone birthday. A different milestone approaches Saturday — the first game that could help define his eventual legacy. Notre Dame’s veteran defense presents numerous challenges. McCord went to work finding solutions. Recommended Buckeyes stories Ohio State football’s depth chart at Notre Dame: Will the jack make its 2023 debut? Ohio State’s Ryan Day must summon ‘loose, aggressive’ Georgia identity at Notre Dame: Buckeye Take Ohio State adds in-state opponent to 2025 nonconference schedule: Report So McCord’s subdued celebration reflected what the other Buckeyes expect from their third-year quarterback. “He’s always the first one in and…
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