Lanes for throwing were difficult to find for Stroud who was battling an impressive Irish rush to the ball, and whose receivers were having trouble making space regularly.
In the 3rd quarter Ohio State needed a statement play. It got one when Stroud was able to connect with Xavier Johnson on the go-ahead touchdown play, regaining the lead.
Big win for the Buckeyes’ offense, running a hard-earned 95 yards in 14 plays in just 7 minutes and 6 seconds to gain a 21-10 advantage against Notre Dame on Miyan Williams’s touchdown run.