Notre Dame football at Ohio State: Studs and Duds from Game No. 1

By Ryan Shanko | Sep 6, 2022

Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) sacks Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) in the first quarter of the NCAA football game between Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Robertson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 3, 2022; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba (11) runs on the sideline after taking a hard hit during the NCAA football game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports /

Notre Dame football at Ohio State: Studs and Duds from Game No. 1

The Duds – Ohio State

Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR

This is in no way Smith-Njigba’s fault, he simply was injured. He was supposed to be the main focus of the Ohio State offense and the team had to adjust around his absence, which was felt. I wish him a speedy recovery and I hope the injury is not severe.

Noah Ruggles, K

Ruggles is without a doubt one of the best kickers in the nation, and yet he missed a 39-yard field goal attempt in the first half that would have tied the game at 10 before halftime. It was an uncharacteristic miss from the usually reliable Ruggles.

Marvin Harrison Jr, WR

I’m grasping at straws here to find another Ohio State player who really struggled in this game. Harrison played well and finished with 5 receptions for 56 yards, I just expected more from him after Smith-Njigba went down injured in the first half.

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