30Duck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted October 31 Oregon is No.1, Ohio State is desperate to get a spot in the expanded Playoffs, USC & Washington are playing for bowl eligibility. Forget Michigan. For Ryan Day, Penn State might be the most important game SATURDAYTRADITION.COM Ohio State doesn't have any wiggle room left. It has to beat Penn State to stay in contention to reach the B1G title game ... and... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastBayDuckDad Moderator No. 2 Share Posted October 31 In spite of losing to OBD in Autzen by one point, Day and THEosu are in an existential crisis this weekend. They have arguably the deepest NIL pockets in CFB, the best recruits, the top portal group and a genius OC, yet here they are. The Bucknut fanbase is lighting the torches and sharpening the pitchforks in case they fall to Penn St. It feels so good to see OBD in the driver's seat. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyToBeADuck No. 3 Share Posted October 31 As good as PSU is the OSU squad is loaded with talent. Lets be honest they played well enough and could have beat OBD's. I think the fans and media are in a panic but not the players. Right now they have injuries to their O Line. They are rotating players to find the combo needed. Just like the Ducks were thru the first 3 games and look how that turned out. You are right they cannot afford to lose any games if they want a rematch with the Ducks in the BIG title game. i expect tOSU to win in a close game. The Buckeyes are in CFP elimination mode now. They control their own destiny. I could be wrong on this but the Buckeyes are on the Oregon level. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirklandduck Moderator No. 4 Share Posted October 31 tOSU is clearly struggling, if PSU and James Franklin are going to get that elusive Buckeye win it's right now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haywarduck Moderator No. 5 Share Posted November 1 Ya think....... Is it the Chip Kelly curse, ever since he left Oregon he has been unlucky, much like many of the coaches who left Oregon for a better job. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 6 Share Posted November 1 Will Howard is Looking for Payback. James Franklin for an Elusive B1G Win. Ryan Day has Heard Day After Day that He Can't Win the B1G Ones. SOMETHING has Got to Give. No. 3 Penn State eyes validation while No. 4 Ohio State QB Howard seeks vindication in Big Ten clash APNEWS.COM No. 3 Penn State hosts fourth-ranked Ohio State in a showdown that will have ripple effects on both the Big Ten and College Football Playoff races. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 7 Share Posted November 1 On 11/1/2024 at 8:47 AM, Haywarduck said: Ya think....... Is it the Chip Kelly curse, ever since he left Oregon he has been unlucky, much like many of the coaches who left Oregon for a better job. Heard yesterday on B1G Today. Urban Meyer - 'The most difficult position to recruit today is on the O line.' tOSU did bring in its starting center and safety from Bama but most of the $20M went to skill players. No matter the potential, no RB can run without at least average blocking. But I do believe as do many Buckeyes fans, that Chip ran the ball far too often vs Nebraska and failed to use the talent at WR. Kind of reminds me of a game vs Auburn and $cam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
30Duck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted November 1 On 11/1/2024 at 9:59 AM, Jon Joseph said: Kind of reminds me of a game vs Auburn and $cam Definitely. Chip always said his Oregon teams were running teams, and they ran very well. Until they didn't. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
