The No. 3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1) are significant underdogs (+9.5) in this season’s College Football Playoff National Championship, where they will oppose the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (13-2), starting on January 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The over/under is 45.5 in the outing.
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-9.5)
Moneyline: Buckeyes (-380), Fighting Irish (+300)
Total: 45.5 points
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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Notre Dame
When: Monday, January 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia
TV: ESPN
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Ohio State 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
265.1 (3977) |
25 |
Rush yards |
163.4 (2451) |
66 |
Points scored |
35.8 (537) |
3 |
Pass yards against |
161.1 (2417) |
1 |
Rush yards against |
98 (1349) |
5 |
Points allowed |
12.2 (183) |
1 |
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Ohio State 2024 Betting Info
The Buckeyes have put together a 9-6-0 ATS record so far this year.
In games this season as favorites of at least 9.5 points, Ohio State has a 5-5 record against the spread.
So far this season, six out of the Buckeyes’ 15 games have hit the over.
The Buckeyes’ average total in matchups this season has been 50.8, 5.3 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.
The Buckeyes have covered the spread in each of their last three matchups while going 3-0 overall.
The final combined score of the past three Notre Dame games surpassed the set total once.
The past three Fighting Irish games averaged 2.2 more points (47.7) than this matchup’s point total.
Ohio State Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.8 |
50.9 |
50.7 |
Implied Total AVG |
35.9 |
39.1 |
31 |
ATS Record |
9-6-0 |
5-4-0 |
4-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
6-8-1 |
4-4-1 |
2-4-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
9-2 |
4-1 |
5-1 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
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Ohio State’s Offense vs. Notre Dame’s Defense (2024)
The Buckeyes have the top offense in the FBS in terms of points per play (0.6), but will be up against the toughest defense in college football in that category, owned by the Fighting Irish (0.2).
Ohio State is 59th in the FBS in third-down percentage (41.4%), and will be up against the fourth-ranked Notre Dame third-down defense (29.6%).
The Buckeyes score on 85.7% of their red zone trips (51st in the FBS), and will be up against the Fighting Irish’s eighth-ranked defense in that category (71.8%).
Notre Dame 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
194.3 (2915) |
102 |
Rush yards |
210.7 (3161) |
14 |
Points scored |
37 (555) |
2 |
Pass yards against |
165.3 (2479) |
2 |
Rush yards against |
133 (1995) |
41 |
Points allowed |
14.3 (214) |
2 |
Notre Dame 2024 Betting Info
Against the spread, the Fighting Irish are 12-2-1 this year.
Ohio State has a 5-5 record against the spread when favored by 9.5 points or more this season.
Out of 15 Fighting Irish games so far this year, eight have hit the over.
The average over/under the Buckeyes have had in their games this year is 5.3 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The Buckeyes are a perfect 3-0 against the spread in their last three games, and have a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
One time in those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
The past three Fighting Irish games averaged 2.2 more points (47.7) than this matchup’s point total.
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Notre Dame Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
50.3 |
50.5 |
49.9 |
Implied Total AVG |
33.2 |
35.4 |
29.8 |
ATS Record |
9-3-1 |
6-1-1 |
3-2-0 |
Over/Under Record |
9-4-0 |
6-2-0 |
3-2-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
9-2 |
6-0 |
3-2 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-1 |
0-1 |
0-0 |
Notre Dame’s Offense vs. Ohio State’s Defense (2024)
The Fighting Irish have the No. 1 offense in the FBS in terms of points per play (0.6), but will be up against the toughest defense in college football in that category, owned by the Buckeyes (0.2).
Notre Dame averages 194.3 passing yards per game (102nd in the FBS). It faces the Buckeyes’ defense which ranks first, allowing 161.1 yards per game through the air.
The Buckeyes allow opponents to score on 61.1% of their red-zone appearances (second in college football). The Fighting Irish’s offense has an 82.8% red-zone percentage (78th).
Notre Dame averages 7.1 yards per pass attempt (79th in the FBS) compared to the 5.9 per pass Ohio State allows (seventh in college football).
Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Ohio State vs. Notre Dame is the Buckeyes (-380 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the total, we prefer the over at 45.5 points.