Here's what you should know for the Notre Dame-Ohio State football matchup

Week 1 college football games don't get much bigger than Notre Dame football visiting Ohio State.

Notre Dame is ranked No. 5 in the USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll. Coach Marcus Freeman is in his first full season. Tyler Buchner is the starting Irish quarterback.

Ohio State is ranked No. 2 by USA TODAY. Coach Ryan Day brings back C.J. Stroud as quarterback.

Here's more to know about the matchup.

When does Notre Dame play Ohio State?

The game is at 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.

How can I watch, stream Notre Dame vs. Ohio State?

The game is on ABC, with Chris Fowler on play-by-play, Kirk Herbstreit on analysis and Holly Rowe with sideline reporting.

How can I listen to the Notre Dame-Ohio State game?

The game will be on the Notre Dame Radio Network (1430 AM in Indianapolis, 960 AM and 101.5 FM in South Bend). It will also be on SiriusXM Channel 129.

Is Notre Dame favored over Ohio State?

Ohio State is favored by 16.5-17.5-points, according to the VegasInsider.com consensus.

Notre Dame vs. Ohio State series

The teams have met just six times. Notre Dame won the first two and Ohio State the past four, most recently in a Fiesta Bowl matchup on Jan. 1, 2016. The Buckeyes won 44-28.

Notre Dame players to watch

Quarterback Tyler Buchner (298 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 336 yards, 3 TDs rushing in 2021) ... Jarrett Patterson is a preseason All-America offensive lineman ... Tight end Michael Mayer (71 catches, 840 yards, 7 TDs) ... Receiver Braden Lenzy (32 catches, 350 yards, 3 TDs) ... Isaiah Foley (11 sacks, 7 quarterback hits) ... J.D. Bertrand (101 tackles, 7 for loss) ... Jack Kiser (45 tackles, 2 interceptions).

Ohio State players to watch

C.J. Stroud (4,435 yards, 44 TDs) ... Jaxon Smith-Njigba (95 catches, 1,606 yards, 9 TDs) ... TreVeyon Henderson (1,248 rushing yards, 19 combined TDs) ... Safety Ronnie Hickman (99 tackles, 2 interceptions) ... Linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (64 tackles, 6.5 for loss).

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