Newsstand: What Notre Dame’s betting line opened as against Ohio State

Vegas has set the stage for primetime. According to Circa Sports, the Notre Dame football team opened as a 3-point underdog to the visiting Ohio State Buckeyes for Saturday night’s Week 4 rivalry clash. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EDT at Notre Dame Stadium. The over/under is 54.5 points.

The No. 9 Fighting Irish (4-0) are coming off a 41-17 victory over Central Michigan last Saturday. Notre Dame did not cover the spread (-34.5) for the first time this season in the win. It previously covered the spread against Navy (-20.5), Tennessee State (-48.5) and NC State (-7).

On Saturday, No. 6 Ohio State (3-0) routed Western Kentucky 63-10 at Ohio Stadium. The Buckeyes covered the spread (-29.5) for the first time this season. They failed to cover it against Youngstown State (-45.5) and Indiana (-30.5).

Last season, Ohio State beat Notre Dame 21-10 at the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes were favored by 17 points in that game. Ohio State’s 21 points scored matched their lowest point total of the 2022 campaign.

Notre Dame Tweets of the Weekend

Notre Dame on NBC play-by-play announcer Jac Collinsworth showcased the Blue & Gold Illustrated magazine. You can purchase yours here.

Everybody talks about @AudricEstime power, but his straight line speed & hurdles have been setting him apart

Great cover @BGInews pic.twitter.com/2Nn4BAzWRC

— Jac Collinsworth (@JacCollinsworth) September 17, 2023

Notre Dame picked up a preferred walk-on verbal commitment from 2024 wide receiver Xavier Southall, the son of former Irish safety Cornelius “Corny” Southall.

I am grateful to announce I have committed to the University of Notre Dame to continue my academic and athletic career! I want to thank God, my parents, family, coaches, educators, and teammates for supporting me throughout this journey. I am humbled and blessed. Go Irish! pic.twitter.com/WFnJHJTJHW

— Xavier Southall (@XavierSouthall3) September 17, 2023

Former Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams scored two touchdowns for the second straight week Sunday.

His 4⃣th touchdown in 2⃣ games@Kyrenwilliams23 #IrishInTheNFL

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— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 17, 2023

Notre Dame Quote of the Weekend

“I didn’t have a hot dog. I had some lasagna, some chicken, and shrimp. No hot dogs this week.”

— Irish running back Audric Estimé to reporters following Saturday’s win.

Notre Dame Headlines of the Weekend

Why four-star EDGE Loghan Thomas had a successful first ND game day visitThe Mike Goolsby Show: Reacting to ND’s win against Central Michigan and moreSon of 1988 national championship team starter commits to ND football as PWOWhat they’re saying about ND’s 41-17 win over Central MichiganND, Ohio State both ranked in top 10 of Week 4 AP PollND vs. Central Michigan snap counts, participation chart: DefenseND vs. Central Michigan snap counts, participation chart: OffenseBreaking down PFF grades for the ND defense in win over Central MichiganBreaking down PFF grades for the ND offense in win over Central MichiganWhat ND has to do better vs. Ohio State than it did vs. CMU

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