It was a back-and-forth night in a Top 10 matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame but when the clock struck 00:00 the Buckeyes were leaving South Bend with a 17-14 win over the Fighting Irish.Here are thoughts from THE Podcast&apos;s Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham following the unreal contest.

<p>It was a back-and-forth night in a Top 10 matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame but when the clock struck 00:00 the Buckeyes were leaving South Bend with a 17-14 win over the Fighting Irish.<br/><br/>Here are thoughts from THE Podcast&apos;s Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham following the unreal contest.</p>

the Buckeyes were leaving South Bend with a 17-14 win over the Fighting Irish.Here are thoughts from THE Podcast&apos;s Austin Ward and Jeremy Birmingham following the unreal contest.

Sunday Blitz: How Ohio State answered bell, proved toughness in gritty win at Notre Dame

Ohio State football news, notes and analysis from Austin Ward, Bill Landis, Jeremy Birmingham and Doug Lesmerises with a focus on breaking news, in-depth analysis, recruiting and everything that matters to Buckeyes fans.