Facing a top-10 opponent on the road during primetime is not the ideal situation for true freshmen to be on the field.
With an undefeated season and a possible College Football Playoff berth still on the table, offensive lineman Luke Montgomery and wide receiver Carnell Tate were the only freshmen Ryan Day called upon to see action against Notre Dame.
Montgomery played three snaps on the offensive line and Tate helped on Ohio State’s three kickoff returns and two punt returns. The high-upside receiver did not record a reception in a game for the first time this season.