Can Oregon upset Ohio State in matchup of college football powerhouses?

What: NCAA Football Regular Season Game
When: October 12, 2024
Who: Ohio State vs. Oregon
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, OR)

No. 2 Ohio State will visit No. 3 Oregon for the first time in nearly 60 years this Saturday. This highly anticipated matchup is expected to be one of the most significant games of the 2024 season.

There will be no shortage of Online college football betting as the college football season kicks off, and every game becomes a high-stakes chess match.

This will only be the fourth meeting between these two teams this century. The last time they played, in 2021, Oregon secured a notable 35-28 non-conference victory in Columbus, Ohio.

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Oregon's win in 2021 marked their first-ever victory over Ohio State, reducing Ohio State's lead to 9-1 in the all-time series.

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Oregon Ducks +3	-113	-115	-115
Ohio State -3	-107	-105	-105

Ohio State is currently leading the FBS in points per game differential this season with a staggering +39.2, while also holding opponents to just 6.8 points per game.

The Buckeyes have won every game by at least 28 points and have allowed the fewest points through five games since 1973.

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— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 9, 2024

Oregon has also been very impressive, boasting a point differential of +25.2 since the start of last season, just behind Ohio State's +24.8. This upcoming game will be Ohio State's first major challenge of the season, as they have yet to face a ranked opponent.

Playing at Autzen Stadium is always challenging, but Ryan Day's team matches up well against Oregon, especially considering the Ducks offensive struggles in their recent games.

Ohio State -3 Points Ohio State vs. Oregon

-105

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Despite a shaky start in its first two games against Idaho and Boise State, Oregon remains undefeated. Nonetheless, it has since dominated Oregon State, UCLA, and Michigan State with a combined score of 114-37, re-establishing itself as a top team in Big Ten play.

Although the Ducks' offensive line struggled early on, allowing seven sacks in the first two games, they have improved since then. However, they face a tough challenge against Ohio State, which boasts the best defensive front they will encounter all season.

The Ducks have shifted away from relying heavily on running the ball, primarily due to necessity. While their offensive strategy has always emphasized passing, it has also demonstrated success in the running game.

Although Oregon's running game has shown improvement, Ohio State has held three of its five opponents to fewer than 100 total yards rushing.

Three points is a key number, and the fact that Oregon is playing at home leads me to pick the Ducks to cover in this one.

Oregon +3 Points Ohio State vs. Oregon

-115

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Total Points

Let's take a look at the total points prop in this one.

Total Points
Over 54	-125	-105	-110
Under 54	-105	-115	-110

The Buckeyes have a powerful offense featuring a top-tier rushing attack and two exceptional wide receivers, Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.

Oregon has excelled at defending the pass this season, ranking 18th in yards allowed and seventh in touchdowns allowed. Additionally, their run defense has significantly improved, limiting opponents to an average of 79 yards over the last three games.

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— GoDucks (@GoDucks) October 9, 2024

Nevertheless, Oregon's defense showed vulnerability to high-level runners when Boise State's Ashton Jeanty had a standout performance earlier this season, amassing 192 yards and three touchdowns.

On the other hand, Ohio State's defense presents a formidable challenge, with no clear weaknesses to exploit. This could lead to a frustrating experience for Dillon Gabriel on Saturday night, potentially resulting in sacks or costly errors.

This game feels like a classic Under, where points will be difficult to come by. 54 Points is a very high total, I could see this one finishing 28-24.

Under 54 Points Ohio State vs. Oregon

-110

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