- Ohio State blew Tennessee out in their first-round CFP game, winning by a score of 42-17.
- Oregon sits at the very top of the rankings as the final undefeated team in the FBS division.
- These two teams last faced off on October 12, in a competitive game that Oregon won 32-31.
The third CFP quarterfinal is a New Year’s Day Rose Bowl between two of the top teams. Our Ohio State vs Oregon prediction features the Buckeyes getting revenge for their loss and upsetting the Ducks.
Ohio State is Heating Up
The Buckeyes got their poor performance out of the way against Michigan in the final week of the regular season, before getting back on track against Tennessee. Their current trajectory is ideal, so much so that Ohio State enters this game as the odds-on favorite. They have one of the deepest and most complete rosters in college football, but have struggled through the air at times. They’ll need QB Will Howard to be at his absolute best.
Oregon Aims to Stay Unbeaten
Oregon’s undefeated record is extremely impressive, but they have some red flags entering this game. The Ducks haven’t played in three and a half weeks and could show some rust. Their three games against ranked teams were all wins, but all came by a single score margin. The Ducks can’t afford to lose this game with how much they spent building their roster. Their 7th-ranked offense and 11th-ranked defense are strong, but not best-in-the-country strong.
Ohio State vs Oregon Prediction: Buckeyes Win It
Ohio State’s loss to Oregon in October came by just one point on the road. Now facing off on a neutral field, the Buckeyes should have a marginal advantage. They also hold a lot of momentum following their barnstorm win over Tennessee. Meanwhile, I can’t shake the feeling that Oregon is due for a loss. The amount of time between their last game and this one could cause a slow start for the Ducks. Ohio State should win this one.
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