The Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) face off against the Oregon Ducks (5-0) on Saturday, October 12th. This game will be played at Autzen Stadium in Eugene and televised on NBC. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Kickoff is set for 7:30 ET.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks

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Ohio State Offense Breakdown

Ohio State’s offense is fourth in scoring, averaging 46 points per game, and we have them ranked as the third-best offense heading into week 7. Will Howard has thrown for 1,248 yards and 12 touchdowns, with a passer rating of 122 and a completion rate of 71.5%.

Overall, Ohio State ranks 15th in the nation in completion percentage, connecting on 69.7% of their passes. They are also ninth in third-down conversions, converting 51.7% of their attempts. On the ground, they average 224 rushing yards per game. Quinshon Judkins has rushed for 468 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored five touchdowns. Jeremiah Smith leads the receivers with 453 yards and six touchdowns.

Oregon Offense Breakdown

Oregon’s offense ranks 27th in scoring, averaging 35 points per game, and they are 20th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 1,449 yards, leading the nation in completion percentage at 77.9%. Oregon is 11th in completions and 26th in passing yards, averaging 294.2 yards per game. They convert 49.2% of their third downs and have a passer rating of 116.

Gabriel has 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions, with a passer rating of 117. Jordan James leads the rushing attack with 552 yards, averaging 6 yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns. Tez Johnson has 43 receptions for 395 yards and five touchdowns.

Ohio State Team Defense

Ohio State’s defense has been dominant this season, allowing just 6.8 points per game, the best in the nation. In their recent game against Iowa, they gave up only 7 points and forced an interception. Iowa managed just 10 first downs and 228 total yards, including 110 passing yards.

Opponents are averaging just 129.8 passing yards per game against Ohio State, ranking 6th nationally, and 81.2 rushing yards per game, which is 7th. Quarterbacks have a passer rating of 68.5 against Ohio State, completing 62.3% of their passes.

Ohio State Team Defense

Oregon’s defense has been solid this season, ranking 17th nationally by allowing just 17 points per game. In their recent game against Michigan State, they gave up only 10 points, surrendering 251 total yards, including just 60 rushing yards on 29 attempts.

Opponents have averaged 104.4 rushing yards per game against Oregon, while quarterbacks have managed a passer rating of just 62.4, completing 54.3% of their passes for an average of 162 yards per game.

Ohio State vs Oregon Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 3-5-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 30 points per game in this stretch.
• Through their last ten home games, Oregon has an ATS record of just 6-3-1. However, their overall record was 7-3 while averaging 39 points per game.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Oregon Ducks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-6-1.
• In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Ohio State Buckeyes have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Buckeyes vs Ducks Prediction

With Oregon as the +3.5 point underdogs at home, we like their chances to not only cover the spread but also win straight-up vs. Ohio State. Our projected final score for this week seven matchup is 28-24 in favor of the Ducks.

For the over/under, with the line set at 53 points, we see this being a close one and would lean slightly towards the under, as our projections have the teams combining for 52 points.

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