Ohio State will host Notre Dame on Saturday, and it’s the first top-five matchup opener in Buckeye history. The two have met a total of six times previously, which is quite amazing when you consider the culture and location of both schools.
Still, there have been some pretty memorable moments between the two programs that have resulted in some great pictures. There will be more added after Saturday that hopefully points towards an Ohio State victory, but before that, we thought we’d share some of the best images from the two bluebloods’ previous meetings.
We couldn’t find any from the two very early matchups in the early 1930s, but we’ve got the others. Here are some of the best historical photos of Ohio State playing against Notre Dame on the football field.
27 Sep 1996: Quarterback Ron Pwolus #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks up field…30 Sep 1995: Tight end Pete Chryplewicz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (right) gets tackled…28 Sep 1996: Offensive lineman Orlando Pace of the Ohio State Buckeyes (center) looks to block…30 Sep 1995: Quarterback Bobby Hoying of the Ohio State Buckeyes hands off the ball during…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Troy Smith #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes looks to…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Running back Darius Walker #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Troy Smith #10 of the Ohio State Buckeyes is grabbed…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Running back Darius Walker #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Running back Darius Walker #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 2: Head coach Jim Tressel of the Ohio State Buckeyes leads his…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Linebacker A.J. Hawks #47 of the Ohio State Buckeyes holds his…TEMPE, AZ - JANUARY 02: Wire receiver Santonio Holmes #4 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs…28 Sep 1996: Running back Pepe Pearson #29 of the Ohio State Buckeyes uses his right…28 Sep 1996: Qarterback Ron Powlus #3 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is consoled by…30 Sep 1995: Tight end Pete Chriplewicz of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (center) moves the…28 Sep 1996: Running back Pepe Pearson #29 of the Ohio State Buckeyes keeps his eyes…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Close up of Under Armour shoes before the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Quarterback J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes throws a…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver Michael Thomas #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hauls…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Defensive lineman Joey Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Defensive lineman Joey Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis #59 of the Ohio State Buckeyes hits…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Quarterback DeShone Kizer #14 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish scores…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Ohio State Buckeyes mascot Brutus dances on the field during the…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish watches…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Wide receiver Michael Thomas #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (left)…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Defensive lineman Joey Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Head coach Urban Meyer of the Ohio State Buckeyes walks onto…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes kisses the championship…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals stands on the sidelines before…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Quarterback J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scrambles with…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Defensive lineman Joey Bosa #97 of the Ohio State Buckeyes during…GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 01: Quarterback J.T. Barrett #16 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scrambles with…Eddie George gets away from the Notre Dame defense on a long run during a game…
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