Can Ohio State End a Five-Year Drought in Its Season Opener? Outrageous Predictions

The Buckeyes have not won a season opener since 2017.

That's a streak of five consecutive losses, including a 45-21 defeat to Indiana last year.

Ohio State is a heavy favorite to beat Notre Dame in the season opener this year, but the Fighting Irish are a tough opponent.

Notre Dame is ranked No. 5 in the preseason AP Poll.

They have a lot of talent on both sides of the ball, and they're always well-coached.

Ohio State will need to play its best game of the season to beat Notre Dame.

Here are some outrageous predictions for the game:

• Ohio State wins by more than 20 points.
• C.J. Stroud throws for more than 300 yards and three touchdowns.
• Miyan Williams rushes for more than 100 yards and two touchdowns.
• Jack Sawyer records three sacks.
• Notre Dame scores a touchdown on a pick-six.
• The game goes to overtime.

These predictions are outrageous because they are unlikely to happen.

However, they are not impossible.