Ohio State sorely needs to get back into the win column after dropping its first Big Ten game and second overall game of the year at USC. Everything is still on the table if the Buckeyes can win out, but it won't be easy, starting this week with a game against a talented Oregon roster inside the 'Shoe.
We've spun around and looked at some odds and a prediction for this game, looked at what ESPN says the percentage chances of winning are, and even doubled down on ESPN data by checking in to see what the analytics say the final score will be.
On top of all of that, we ask our writers every week what they think will happen with the game by having each predict the final score and a short description of what will happen, and we have a bit of a mixed
bag in this one. Here's what Phil, Mark, and Alec say will happen between the Buckeyes and Ducks on Saturday afternoon.
Ohio State vs. Oregon prediction, according to Phil Harrison, Lead Writer/Editor
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It won't be easy. The Ohio State offense will still struggle to find a rhythm as it finds an identity with freshman Luke Fahey under center, but will lean on some big plays downfield to Jeremiah Smith and a solid -- not great -- running attack. The Ducks will make plays, but the entire Ohio State team will play well enough in a bounce-back performance to keep things on track for a Big Ten title and College Football Playoff appearance.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 27, Oregon 23
Ohio State vs. Oregon prediction, according to Mark Russell, Featured Writer
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Thereβs no way Ohio State has back-to-back clunkers, right? True freshman quarterback Luke Fahey played well enough for the Buckeyes to win the game at USC, but the rest of the team (coaches included) didnβt help him much. The Ducks have as much talent as anyone in the country, but Ohio State knows they must win out to have a shot at the College Football Playoff. I expect a better overall performance from everyone.
Score Prediction: Ohio State 27, Oregon 24
Ohio State vs. Oregon, according to Alec Lasley, Featured Writer
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Ryan Day seemed to stress, more than ever, the urgency needed this week leading into Saturdayβs matchup with Oregon. He knows what's at stake. The players know what's at stake, and the fans certainly know what's at stake. So can he lead this group to a much-needed win? The way to do it, while certainly dictated by the play of Luke Fahey, will likely be around a complementary style of football. It's clear that this group needs to play well on offense, defense, and special teams. There hasn't been a game this year when all three were firing on all cylinders, or at least playing at an above-average level. Unfortunately, I'm not sure this group has the mentality to overcome any small mistakes. The injury to Julian Sayin combined with last weekβs performance seemed to take all the wind out of the sails for Ryan Day and Co. Maybe Iβm wrong, but this group just doesn't appear to have βitβ right now.
Score Prediction: Oregon 24, Ohio State 20
Ohio State vs. Oregon prediction summary
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Phil Harrison | Ohio State 27, Oregon 23
Mark Russell | Ohio State 27, Oregon 24
Alec Lasley | Oregon 24, Ohio State 20
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