Watch Vince Vaughn on ‘GameDay’ pick Notre Dame-Ohio State game, citing his ‘Rudy’ role

Watch Vince Vaughn on ‘GameDay’ pick Notre Dame-Ohio State game, citing his ‘Rudy’ role

Actor Vince Vaughn was on the set of ESPN’s “College GameDay” in South Bend on Saturday, rocking his jacket from the 1993 hit move “Rudy.”

In the movie, Vaughn plays Jamie O’Hara, the third teamer who was demoted to prep team. In the end, he changes the play during the Georgia Tech game so Rudy can get on the field.

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On Saturday, Vaughn, who was the celebrity picker, cited his role in the movie when picking the Ohio State-Notre Dame game.

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No. 6 Ohio State visits No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday night in one of the biggest games so far this season. The Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes are undefeated after beating each opponent by at least 20 points. The Buckeyes rank third in total defense and Notre Dame is right behind them in fourth. With Sam Hartman at quarterback, Notre Dame is expected to loosen things up a bit a year after trying to control the clock. Both teams are eager to establish the run if they can.

The Buckeyes rank third in total defense, giving up 223.7 yards per game. After struggling early, the offense found its footing last weekend in a 63-10 rout of Western Kentucky.

The Fighting Irish also own one of the nation’s top defenses, limiting opponents to 234.3 yards per game, right behind Ohio State. With Wake Forest transfer Sam Hartman at quarterback, the offense has undergone a seismic transformation.

Notre Dame averaged 25 points (94th) and 5.4 yards per play (96th) through its first four games last season. In 2023, the Irish have scored 46 points per game (ninth) and gained 8.3 yards per play (5th).

The Associated Press contributed to this report.