Notre Dame vs Oklahoma State Predictions – Jan. 1, 2022 1:00 PM ET ESPN

I was not at all impressed with the Big 12 these last few years nor was I impressed with either Baylor or Oklahoma State in their Conference Championship Game.

That being said Oklahoma State does have a very high calibre Defense, but it is offset by an erratic QB who has a great tendency to throw picks.

I believe ND will go Big and maul the OSU Defense and score 37 or more points. Blake Fisher replaces an injured Josh Lugg at RT which I look at as an upgrade.

The only thing I worry about are turnovers and penalties to stall the Irish attack.

The ND Defense might shutout the Cowboys.

Score Prediction: Notre Dame 37 Oklahoma State 13

Here is the Marcus Freeman Pre-Game Press Conference: