First, I already know some of the responses I will get:
They have a new DC.
That was last year.
The issues last year for the OSU defense was not scheme or technique. It was personal.
Looking at the last 2 games of the season (Michigan and Utah). Stats do not lie.
VS. Michigan
They gave up 487 yards 297 of those yards were rushing.
VS. Utah
They gave up 463 total yards 237 were rushing.
The strength of this ND team will be the Oline/rush game. I expect ND to rush for 250-300 yards on OSU. For everyone that is saying "OSU will just load the box and make the inexperienced QB throw", not gonna happen. OSU will not load the box vs ND. they never load the box against anyone. Michigan had an average passing game. OSU did not load the box against them.
Also, OSU has an average run game. They are a team that has an NFL QB and they will air it out 65-70 percent of the time.
ND will control this game on the ground.