Drayk Bowen forces much-needed fumble deep in Ohio State territory

When Notre Dame needed it most, Notre Dame linebacker Drayk Bowen came through.

Ohio State looked as if it was about to deliver the killing blow early in the 4th quarter against Notre Dame. Instead, disaster struck when Bowen slashed at the arm of Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka during a big chunk play for the Buckeyes.

Facing a 16-point deficit and just over 13 minutes remaining on the clock, the game was all but over if Notre Dame didn’t make a play when it did. Funnily enough, Kirk Herbstreit just finished a thought about how Notre Dame needed a turnover or the game could be finished. Ohio State had not fumbled the ball since their regular season matchup against Penn State.

Here’s a look at the key play by Drayk Bowen:

Thing is, Notre Dame had to score for this fumble to mean anything. And unfortunately, Notre Dame Kicker Mitch Jeter kicked the ensuing field goal right off the crossbar. The ball is still deep in Notre Dame territory, but the Irish would need a miracle to come back with just under 10 minutes remaining in the game.

Notre Dame needs a miracle. Can the Irish get one?

Ethan Stone

Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.