No. 11 Ohio State (6-2) hosts Oregon (5-3) on November 7 at 3:30 p.m. EST — a Big Ten Conference matchup between ranked opponents.
The Buckeyes lost 30-18 to USC on October 31. The Ducks defeated Northwestern 34-26 the same day.
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Ohio State ranks 11th nationally in total offense (474.8 yards per game) and total defense (273.5 yards per game). The Buckeyes allow 15.5 points per game — 13th in the FBS — but opponents score on 84.2% of red zone trips, placing them 77th in that category.
Oregon ranks 37th in total offense (425.4 yards per game) and 52nd in total defense (341.8 yards per game). The Ducks convert 94.3% of red zone opportunities into points — 8th nationally — and allow third-down conversions on 31.4% of opponent attempts, ranking 22nd in that metric.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has thrown for 2,007 yards, 19 touchdowns and four interceptions. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith leads the Buckeyes with 1,067 receiving yards and 13 scores. Running back Bo Jackson has rushed for 637 yards and four touchdowns.
Dylan Raiola leads Oregon’s passing attack with 1,097 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions. Jordon Davison has rushed for 439 yards and seven touchdowns. Dakorien Moore has 545 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
The game airs on CBS. Ohio State is favored by 9.5 points; the Buckeyes are 5-3 against the spread, while Oregon is 3-5. Ohio State hosts Northwestern on November 14. Oregon hosts Michigan on November 14.
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