The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a thrilling 17-14 victory on Saturday night. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading leads throughout the night. But it was the Buckeyes who came out on top in the end, thanks to a last-second touchdown pass from quarterback Justin Fields to wide receiver Chris Olave.
The Buckeyes started off strong, taking an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Notre Dame responded with a touchdown of their own in the second quarter, but the Buckeyes were able to retake the lead with a field goal just before halftime. The Fighting Irish then took the lead in the third quarter with another touchdown, but the Buckeyes were able to tie it up at 14-14 with a touchdown of their own late in the fourth quarter.
With time winding down, the Buckeyes drove down the field and set up for one final play. Fields dropped back and threw a perfect pass to Olave in the end zone, and Olave made a spectacular catch for the game-winning touchdown. The Buckeyes’ sideline erupted in celebration as the clock ran out, and they had secured a hard-fought 17-14 victory over Notre Dame.
The win was a huge one for the Buckeyes, who had been struggling in recent weeks. It was also a great way for Fields to end his career at Ohio State, as he threw for three touchdowns and ran for another in the game.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two top teams, and it was ultimately decided by a last-second touchdown pass. The Buckeyes will now look to continue their winning ways as they head into their next game against Michigan State.