Ohio State football faces its toughest challenge thus far this season on Saturday, and it comes with significant Big Ten and College Football Playoff implications.
The Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten) will play in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday against No. 3 Oregon (5-0, 2-0) at Autzen Stadium. Saturday’s contest will mark the first time Ohio State is traveling to play at Autzen Stadium since 1967.
Saturday’s contest will also feature two transfer quarterbacks in Ohio State’s Will Howard and Oregon’s Dillon Gabriel, as both transferred from Kansas State and Oklahoma, respectively, this offseason. Ohio State leads the all-time series with Oregon 9-1, with the loss coming in the last meeting in 2021 at Ohio Stadium.
Here’s how to watch the Ohio State vs. Oregon game today, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:
Ohio State vs Oregon will be broadcast nationally on NBC in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season. Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Todd Blackledge (analyst) will call the game from the booth at Autzen Stadium, with and Kathryn Tappen reporting from the sidelines.
Streaming options for the game include Peacock, NBC’s subscription streaming platform, and Fubo, which carries NBC and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
97.1 FM
The Buckeyes and Ducks matchup will be on 97.1 FM. Paul Keels (play-by-play) and Jim Lachey (analyst) will be on the call, while Clay Hall will be the sideline reporter.
The Buckeyes vs. Ducks game will start at 7:30 p.m. ET from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
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Joel Klatt, Fox Sports:Ohio State 28, Oregon 22
“I think Ohio State goes on the road and gets the win. Ohio State is favored by 3.5, I actually think they cover that 3.5. I like Ohio State, something like 28-22, 22 is an odd number, I know that, but remember Oregon will always go for two at some point, so they always have those odd numbers. … I like 28-22, Buckeyes getting the win on the road against Oregon.
Bill Rabinowitz, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 45, Oregon 31
“The Buckeyes finally get tested, and it’s a big one. The Ducks are talented on both sides of the ball, and the long trip west is a concern. But this is a veteran Ohio State team itching to prove itself against a worthy opponent. Oregon will land some blows, but the Buckeyes have better overall talent. If Ohio State avoids costly turnovers, it pulls away late for a signature victory.”
Rob Oller, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 28, Oregon 20
“If Ohio State’s offensive line was fully “fixed,” which is to say finally able to trade punches with above-average defensive lines, then the Buckeyes would prevail by double digits, but I remain unconvinced the O-line is fully up to snuff. Still, the line, and everything else OSU throws out there, is improved and will be good enough to defeat the Ducks in a close game. Expect the Buckeyes’ best offensive players − Jeremiah Smith, Emeka Egbuka and Quinshon Judkins − to make life just tough enough on Oregon for the scarlet and gray to escape Eugene still undefeated.”
Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State 28, Oregon 24
“The extra travel for the Buckeyes, along with playing in an unfamiliar setting, shouldn’t be discounted as potential X-factors this weekend. It’s been a decade since they last went to the West Coast during the regular season. Nonetheless, Ohio State has been near flawless in the early weeks, reviving its ground game and remaining stout on defense. The 34 points they have allowed over a span of five games are the fewest in the Bowl Subdivision in 2024. Oregon has far more skill position talent than the Buckeyes have faced in the Big Ten thus far, but the defensive line, the strength of their defense, has an edge against an offensive line that has been more inconsistent than a year ago, giving Ohio State an edge in a heavyweight tilt that will be decided in the trenches.
Chris Hansen, Eugene Register-Guard: Ohio State 35, Oregon 27
“The Ducks’ defense has allowed just one touchdown and 16 points total in the past 10 quarters, but they haven’t faced anything close to what the Buckeyes are bringing to Eugene this weekend. Oregon will have to play mistake-free football to slow down Ohio State’s attack. That goes for the offense as well. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has thrown three interceptions in the red zone the past two games, can’t give away scoring opportunities this week. Lucky for the Ducks, they’re playing in Autzen Stadium, where they are 34-1 since 2018. Expect an entertaining game in a raucous environment with the Buckeyes scoring last as they avenge the loss to Oregon in Columbus in 2021.“
ESPN Analytics: Ohio State has a 64.1% chance of beating Oregon on Saturday on the road in Eugene, Oregon.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, Oct. 11
Here’s a look at Ohio State’s 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:
All times Eastern
* Denotes Big Ten game
Here’s a look at Ohio State’s 2024 schedule, including available start times and TV channel information:
All times Eastern
* Denotes Big Ten game
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