Does Notre Dame Have The Blueprint For Stopping Jeremiah Smith?
Does Notre Dame Have The Blueprint For Stopping Jeremiah Smith?  
Podcast: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast
Published On: Fri Jan 17 2025
Description: In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr answer listener questions about Ohio State's upcoming national championship game against Notre Dame. The duo discusses and contrasts the defenses of Notre Dame and Texas, evaluates individual players and defensive lines, and ponders how Ohio State should strategize for a win. The episode also delves into the importance of being aggressive, potential adjustments in defensive tactics, and Ohio State learning from past games like their matchup against Michigan. Additionally, they talk about their upcoming trip to Atlanta and the possibility of stopping at Buc-ee's along the way.00:00 Introduction and Critique 01:00 Listener Questions Begin 01:14 Notre Dame vs. Texas Defense Comparison 02:23 Notre Dame's Defensive Line Analysis 04:13 Linebackers and Secondary Comparison 10:42 JT Tuimoloau's Health Update 12:23 Ohio State's Game Strategy 22:26 Evaluating Notre Dame's Offensive Challenges 23:03 Ohio State's Defensive Edge 23:26 Notre Dame's Injury Woes 24:17 Comparing Team Health and Preparedness 25:01 Ohio State's Passing Attack vs. Notre Dame's Defense 26:03 Notre Dame's Path to Victory 26:33 Lessons from the Michigan Game 29:38 Ohio State's Goal Line Defense 32:41 Notre Dame's Defensive Strategy 38:35 Road Trip to Atlanta 41:11 Closing Remarks and Sponsor Shoutout