Ohio State vs. Oregon live updates: Short-handed Buckeyes look to stay in the CFP race against Ducks

No. 23 Oregon handed No. 11 Ohio State its 2nd successive blowout loss as the Buckeyes look for responses without beginning QB Julian Sayin

Nov 7, 2026

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An Ohio State season that began with genuine nationwide title goals has actually failed.

No. 23 Oregon( 6-3) destroyed No. 12 Ohio State( 6-3 ), 41-28, in an outcome that might have snuffed out the Buckeyes’ hopes of making the College Football Playoff. It is the very first time Ohio State has actually had 3 or more losses by Nov. 7 because 2011, when interim coach Luke Fickell needed to action in for Jim Tressel.

What began as a 14-0 Ohio State lead entirely turned after an effective Oregon phony punt while supported deep in its own area. It was the most unanswered points Ohio State had actually quit in a video game because 1999, when Wisconsin scored 39 straight on the Buckeyes.

With the offense sputtering after taking that early lead, the Ohio State defense stopped working to hold up versus Dylan Raiola and the Ducks’ passing attack. Raiola– who has actually withstood some low minutes throughout his very first season in Eugene– finished 25 of his 40 passing efforts for 257 lawns and 2 goals.

Alternatively, Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey appeared like the freshman he is. After that hot start, Fahey had a hard time to get in a rhythm. He missed out on numerous tosses, and his absence of connection with star wideout Jeremiah Smith appeared.

Smith did pad his statistics and his Heisman Trophy resume with a garbage-time goal reception, however it was far insufficient, too late.

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        The phony punt that broke Ohio State
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    Ohio State was rolling ... till a gutsy phony punt entirely altered the video game and powered a roaring Oregon efficiency.

Down 14-3 on Oregon’s own 31-yard line late in the very first half, Dan Lanning chose to go all out on fourth-and-9. It felt desperate in the minute however not just did it settle for an instant 30-yard gain however it appeared to break the Buckeyes. From that minute on, it was all Oregon.

Linebacker Teitum Tuioti discovered a wide-open Matayo Uiagalelei for a 30-yard gain on the phony punt. It was a lovely play call that appeared to capture Ohio State totally off-guard. Oregon scored 5 plays later a Dierre Hill Jr. hurrying goal to cut the result in 14-10. Oregon scored another goal before completion of the half, profiting from a Luke Fahey interception, and in some way had a 17-14 halftime lead in spite of losing 14-3 with less than 2 minutes staying in the half.

Ohio State never ever had an opportunity after that.

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        Buckeyes' playoff hopes take a success
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    Ohio State technically still has a possibility to make the College Football Playoff however those hopes were basically rushed in the loss to the Ducks. Ohio State plainly isn't the very same group without quarterback Julian Sayin, an aspect that the choice committee will take into consideration when assessing the group.

The Buckeyes were currently on the outdoors searching in headed into a must-win video game versus the Ducks. The home loss to Oregon drops OSU’s chances to 35.7 percent, according to CBS Sports’ forecasting design, and honestly those chances are even worse than that in truth. OSU currently has 3 losses, will drop numerous areas with this newest defeat and does not have a leading 25 group left on the schedule to make headway.

Ohio State has an excellent win over Indiana however the group that won that video game does not look like the one burnt out in your home versus Oregon. Do not anticipate the committee to offer OSU the advantage of the doubt provided the method its offense and defense has actually had a hard time in current losses.

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        Oregon humiliates Ohio State in Columbus
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    <h3>FINAL: No. 23 Oregon 41, No. 12 Ohio State 28</h3>COLUMBUS, Ohio- An Ohio State season that began with genuine nationwide title goals has actually failed.

No. 23 Oregon (6-3) destroyed No. 12 Ohio State (6-3), 41-28, in an outcome that might have snuffed out the Buckeyes’ hopes of making the College Football Playoff. It is the very first time Ohio State has 3 or more losses by November 7th given that 2011 when interim coach Luke Fickell needed to action in for Jim Tressel.

What began as a 14-0 Ohio State lead entirely turned after an effective Oregon phony punt while supported deep in its own area. It was the most unanswered points Ohio State had actually quit in a video game given that 1999 when Wisconsin scored 39 straight on the Buckeyes.

With the offense sputtering after taking that early lead, the Ohio State defense stopped working to hold up versus Dylan Raiola and the Ducks’ passing attack. Raiola– who has actually withstood some low minutes throughout his very first season in Eugene– finished 25 of his 40 passing efforts for 257 lawns and 2 goals.

Alternatively, Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey appeared like the freshman he is. After that hot start, Fahey had a hard time to get in a rhythm. He missed out on a number of tosses, and his absence of connection with star wideout Jeremiah Smith appeared.

Smith did pad his statistics and his Heisman Trophy resume with a trash time goal reception, however it was far too little too late.

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        It's over
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    <h3>4th quarter: Oregon 38, Ohio State 14</h3>The fans have actually headed for the exits as Oregon runs it up on the roadway. The most recent goal-- a Dylan Raiola to Brandon Smith 15-yard goal-- snuffed out any faint hopes Buckeyes fans might have had that their group might return in this one. The blowout is on in among the more awkward losses in current OSU history. 

In a need to win video game, Ohio State installed a total loser.

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        Oregon controling video game
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    <h3>4th quarter: Oregon 31, Ohio State 14</h3>As we prepare yourself to start the 4th quarter, Oregon remains in complete control of this video game. The Ducks have actually scored the last 28 points in what has actually been a sensational collapse of OSU's offense and defense. The Ducks' latest rating began an 11-yard goal pass to Dakorien Moore. 

Oregon QB Dylan Raiola didn’t look very excellent in the very first half however has actually calmed down well. He’s made numerous good tosses on 3rd downs and has the Ducks in an excellent position to manage the roadway upset.

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        Aggressive choices blows up on Day
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    <h3>3rd quarter: Oregon 24, Ohio State 14</h3>Luke Fahey had a broad open Devin McCuin however short-armed it and turned the ball over on downs on a 4th-and-2 choice from Ohio State's 42-yard line. Aggressiveness can be your buddy however if Oregon profits from a brief field here, Ryan Day is going to desire that a person back. The play call was great however Fahey simply might not have the arm and precision to be relied on an area like that. 
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        The boos are drizzling down
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    <h3>3rd quarter: Oregon 24, Ohio State 14</h3>The boos are getting louder here inside the Shoe. After a three-and-out, extremely audible boos came drizzling down as Ohio State offending gamers ran the field for the punt group. If this outcome holds up, we might see a mad Ohio State crowd as it sees the Buckeyes 'playoff hopes fail. 


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        Oregon has actually stunned the Ohio State crowd
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    <h3>3rd quarter: Oregon 24, Ohio State 14</h3>It is very peaceful here inside the Shoe. Dierre Hill included his 2nd goal of the video game as 3 Ohio State protectors stopped working to take him down on a 48-yard goal run. It is sensational just how much this video game has actually turned over. 

Ohio State was up 14-0 and seemed completely in control of the video game. Ohio State even had a 14-3 lead with less than 2 minutes to enter the very first half. Ever since, Oregon has actually scored 21 points and now holds a 10-point lead. What began as a raucous Ohio State crowd now stands in peaceful shock.

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        Ducks take sensational lead into the half
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    <h3>Halftime: Oregon 17, Ohio State 14</h3>Oregon scored on a direct breeze to Jamari Johnson to stun the Ohio State crowd and take a 17-14 halftime lead.

Ohio State had holding charges on back-to-back plays establishing Oregon on the 2-yard line with 2 seconds left in the half. Lining up in a wild development with only 3 standard offending linemen, Johnson can be found in movement before getting the breeze and scoring the goal. Ball game assisted Oregon return from a 14-0 deficit with the Ducks likewise getting the ball to begin the 2nd half.

Ohio State had actually begun hot behind quarterback Luke Fahey and running back Bo Jackson. Jackson scored both of Ohio State’s first-half goals on runs of 16 and 8 lawns. The 2nd goal was specifically excellent as he powered through 3 Oregon protectors to enter the endzone.

The bulk of Ohio State’s first-half offending lawns came through the air. Fahey wasn’t best– he underthrew what ought to have been a long goal pass to a large open Jeremiah Smith– however he primarily looked poised and was effective versus the Ducks. He tossed a stunning pass to Smith for a 32-yard gain and appeared to see the field well in discovering open receivers. And yet an improperly tossed pass late in the half resulted in an interception and Oregon’s last goal drive of the half. Fahey ended up the half 13 of 19 for 143 lawns and an interception.

Oregon wasn’t able to get much going offensively till completion of the half. Raiola was fortunate that Ohio State protective back Jay Timmons dropped what would have been a simple pick-six. He practically tossed another interception late in the half that Jaylen McClain dropped. Oregon capitalized there on a gutsy choice to phony a punt on 4th-and-9 from its own 31-yard line. Linebacker Teitum Tuioti discovered a wide-open Matayo Uiagalelei for a 31-yard gain. Oregon later on scored its very first goal on a 9-yard Dierre Hill Jr. goal run.

After a Fahey interception with less than 2 minutes staying in the half, Oregon with confidence moved the ball down the field. Raiola ended up the half 16 for 28 for 172 passing lawns.

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        We've got a video game in Columbus
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    <h3>2nd quarter: Ohio State 14, Oregon 10</h3>The gutsy phony punt settled in a huge method as Oregon suffices to a one-score lead on a Dierre Hill 9-yard goal run. Hill ended up the drive one play after his 20-yard catch put the Ducks' inside the 10-yard line. It took an effective phony punt and a Jaylen McClain dropped interception however the Ducks stay in business on the roadway. 
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        A phony punt!
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    <h3>2nd quarter: Ohio State 14, Oregon 3</h3>Dealing with a 4th-and-9 from his own 31-yard line, Dan Lanning chose to get gutsy. The Ducks chose a phony punt and got a 30-yard gain out of it when linebacker Teitum Tuioti discovered a wide-open Matayo Uiagalelei for an initially down. Ohio State was surprised, providing the Ducks some brand-new life and a possibility to reduce Ohio State's lead before halftime. 


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        Oregon gets on board however basket most likely will not win this
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    <h3>2nd quarter: Ohio State 14, Oregon 3</h3>Oregon put its very first points on the scoreboard with a 33-yard Gage Hurych basket. It was a fascinating choice for Dan Lanning to not go for it on 4th-and-2 from the 15-yard line. With the method Ohio State had actually been moving the ball on offense and styming Oregon on defense, a basket felt extremely conservative. We'll see if it settles for Lanning. 
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        Fahey is dealing and the Buckeyes are rolling
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    <h3>Quarter: Ohio State 14, Oregon 0</h3>Ohio State freshman QB Luke Fahey has actually looked great up until now in a must-win video game. Fahey is 8 for 12 for 132 lawns and had an appeal of a toss to Jeremiah Smith on this drive for a 32-yard gain. Bo Jackson put the ending up discuss the drive with a 8-yard goal run, his second of the day, to put Ohio State up 2 ratings. 

With an effective offense and the method the defense is playing up until now, Ohio State looks every bit like a playoff group today.

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        Raiola gets bailed out
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    <h3>Quarter: Ohio State 7, Oregon 0</h3>Dylan Raiola is terribly lucky that this video game is not 14-0 Ohio State. The Oregon QB tossed a lazy pass that OSU freshman DB Jay Timmons leapt and might have had a pick-six had he not dropped one that struck him right in the hands. Oregon's offense hasn't had the ability to handle much so far, amounting to 2 very first downs and negative-one hurrying lawn with 3:36 left in the quarter. 
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        Buckeyes increase early
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    <h3>Quarter: Ohio State 7, Oregon 0</h3>Bo Jackson put Ohio State on the board early on a 16-yard goal run. Ohio State had actually had a hard time moving the ball on the ground before Jackson broke through for the goal.

Luke Fahey simply missed out on a crowning achievement toss that was underthrown to Jeremiah Smith previously in the drive. Smith beat his protector Had to come back for the ball and dropped it. Still, it was a respectable very first drive for Fahey who was 4 for 6 for 44 backyards.

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        Ohio State will begin with ball
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    We are a couple minutes from beginning here in Columbus. Oregon won the toss and picked to delay so we'll get to see Luke Fahey and this Ohio State offense here for a short time. <article data-sequence="4" data-pinned data-pinned-sequence="0"> <a name="post-29df0bad"> </a></article>
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        Luke Fahey's repetition
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    Last weekend wasn't all bad for Fahey. The real freshman made some excellent tosses, and he ended up with 260 lawns and a goal, however he did miss out on a couple of plays and has a lot of space to grow.

How much development do we see today?

Dipping into home ought to assist Fahey when it pertains to running the offense, however there’s not question Oregon’s defense will provide a larger difficulty. than that of USC. Fahey is aiming to prevent ending up being the very first Ohio State quarterback to lose his very first home start considering that 2021, when C.J. Stroud lost to … No. 12 Oregon.

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        Can Oregon return in the Big Ten race?
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    The Big Ten is an outright mess this season, so even after its abysmal start, Oregon is still conscious reach Indianapolis. That journey back to the top of the standings started last weekend with a top-25 win over a tough Northwestern group.

Today, the Ducks can string together successive top-25 wins for the very first time considering that 2018. That would go a long method towards Oregon getting some mojo back, specifically if Dylan Raiola plays well.

A win today would enhanced Oregon’s conference record to 4-2, and it would remain in a logjam of two-loss groups in the league. The Ducks still require assistance in the type of an Indiana loss, however the Hoosiers have not looked invincible to this point.

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        Huge chance for Jeremiah Smith
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    With Malachi Toney out for the remainder of the routine season, Jeremiah Smith can re-assert himself as the Heisman Trophy favorite. Smith is taking on a skill-- although underachieving-- defense, and he's doing so on CBS, American's most-watched network.

The secret for Smith will be making an effect earlier than he did recently. With freshman Luke Fahey at quarterback, Smith set up good numbers, however much of that production came as the outcome of beneath tosses throughout trash time. Can he establish a much better connection with Fahey today?

Malachi Toney injury improves Heisman race as Jeremiah Smith, Darian Mensah get momentum

Austin Nivison

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        Ohio State's CFP hopes on the line
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    After landing at the No. 12 area in the preliminary College Football Playoff Rankings, Ohio State requires a win over Oregon to remain in the hunt. A 3rd regular-season loss plus the effect of no Sayin might have Ohio State on the outdoors looking in on the playoff field. The CBS Sports forecasting design offers OSU a 81.7% possibility to make the playoff with a win on Saturday. A loss drops those chances to 35.7%.
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        Ohio State vs. Oregon specialist selects
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    In a day filled with marquee matches, this one includes 2 programs that got in the season with high expectations however have actually gotten hindered a bit.

Among these groups will be back on track with a win today, however which one will it be? The Ducks are coming off a badly-needed win over Northwestern last weekend, and Ohio State is licking its injuries after a roadway loss to USC. There’s NFL skill all over the field, however just one group can dominate.

Our professionals weighed in with their ideas.

Oregon vs. Ohio State forecast, choice, chances, spread: Buckeyes’ CFP hopes in threat versus Ducks

Robby Kalland

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