Ohio State football took a 21-7 lead into the break of the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, looking just as lethal as it did when it blasted the Oregon Ducks for 41 points in the Rose Bowl.
After going down 7-0, the Buckeyes were able to fight back, and their defense started to get more involved as well, limiting what quarterback Riley Leonard was able to do on the ground.
Ohio State’s Will Howard ended the first two quarters with 14 completions on 15 pass attempts and had 144 yards and two scores, one of which went to freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith.
The other was to Ole Miss transfer running back Quinshon Judkins. The other touchdown was a Judkins rush, so the transfer star was heavily involved in Ohio State’s first-half lead.
Buy Fight to the End Ohio State championship book Buy CHAMPS! poster to celebrate OSU's CFP title winThat said, let’s take a look at each of the three touchdowns.
Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith walks into the end zone against Notre Dame
JEREMIAH SMITH CONTINUES HIS STELLAR FRESHMAN SEASON 🔥
Ohio State responds with a touchdown of its own 😤 pic.twitter.com/FOEr4rNIF9
— ESPN (@espn) January 21, 2025
Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins gives the Buckeyes the lead over Notre Dame
QUINSHON JUDKINS WITH A GROWN MAN TOUCHDOWN 😮💨
STIFF ARM 💪 pic.twitter.com/KGqtbCPRZ2
— ESPN (@espn) January 21, 2025
Judkins gets his second touchdown vs. Notre Dame after after quarterback Will Howard extends the play
SO NICE, HE HAD TO DO IT TWICE 😮💨
Quinshon Judkins’ second TD of the game gives the Buckeyes a 14-point lead 😤 pic.twitter.com/0KuYcrft6o
— ESPN (@espn) January 21, 2025
The Buckeyes are cruising and get the ball coming out of the half. Let’s hope it continues.
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