NJDuck Moderator No. 1 Share Posted December 10 You may not have noticed the menu bar in the header. There is a new item called “News.” We invited you to explore this section. When you click on the word “News,” you will see an index of multiple links to sports news sites for your enjoyment! From now on, except for a very few circumstances, our threads will be just one page. Advertising only appears on the first page and we want to make as much money as possible for the site. The bonus in doing this is that it will be easier for everyone to move around the thread. This Thread is for News Articles ONLY. You can always start a new thread with any of these articles for discussion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 2 Share Posted December 10 247Sports has the Semi-final locations wrong, Oregon would play in the Cotton Bowl, Not in Miami. An early look at the five team's on Oregon's side of the 2024 College Football Playoff bracket Oregon is the No. 1 seed in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff. Here's a breakdown of the five teams they may face in the quarterfinal or semifinal rounds in January. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/longformarticle/an-early-look-at-the-five-other-teams-on-oregons-side-of-the-2024-cfp-bracket-241701500/ 2024-25 college football bowl schedule, games, scores, dates, TV channels, kickoff times, locations The full schedule for the 2024-25 college football bowl season 2024-25 college football bowl schedule, games, scores, dates, TV channels, kickoff times, locations - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The full schedule for the 2024-25 college football bowl season Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 3 Share Posted December 10 Dan Lanning details Oregon's to-do-list during the Ducks' playoff bye The Oregon Ducks will get bye to the quarterfinal round of the college football playoffs. How will the Ducks use the extra time to prepare? Dan Lanning gave the details. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/dan-lanning-oregon-college-football-playoffs-preperation-bye-241715555/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 4 Share Posted December 10 Predicting the First Round of the CFB Playoffs Predicting the First Round of the CFB Playoffs - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Here are my predictions on who will win in the first round of the college football playoffs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 5 Share Posted December 10 Our College Football Playoff bracket prediction. Who takes home the national championship? Our College Football Playoff bracket prediction. Who takes home the national championship? WWW.USATODAY.COM The expanded College Football Playoff requires a long path for any team hoping to win a national title. Our prediction for the bracket will play out. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 6 Share Posted December 11 Did Oregon-Penn State boost Big Ten championship viewership numbers? The Big Ten championship game saw a boost in eyeballs. The Oregon Ducks’ victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions was the most-watched game on CBS this college football season and the second-most watched game during conference championship weekend, according to sportsmediawatch.com. The Big Ten title game averaged a 5.2 rating and 10.50 million viewers on CBS, a spike of roughly 5% from last year’s championship matchup between Michigan and Iowa, which aired on FOX. The 10.50 million viewers on Saturday shattered what had been the most-watched Big Ten game of the season, a September showdown between reigning-champion Michigan and USC that drew 6.32 million. The No. 1 Ducks and No. 3 Nittany Lions went head-to-head with the ACC championship (Clemson vs. SMU) and drew nearly twice as many viewers (6.0 million). Only one college football game was more popular last weekend — the SEC championship (Georgia vs. Texas), which lured an average of 16.6 viewers to ABC. CFP quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Who: No. 1 Oregon Ducks (13-0) vs. No. 8 Ohio State/No. 9 Tennessee When: Wednesday, Jan. 1 Time: 2 p.m. PT Where: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California TV channel: ESPN Stream: You can watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or by signing up for Sling (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off your first month). If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on Watch ESPN with your cable or satellite provider login information. Did Oregon-Penn State boost Big Ten championship viewership numbers? WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM The Ducks’ victory over Penn State was the most-watched game on CBS this college football season and the second-most watched game during conference championship weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 7 Share Posted December 11 Oregon is no longer the consensus favorite to win the national championship The No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks are no longer the consensus favorite to win the national championship. Oregon is no longer the consensus favorite to win the national championship SATURDAYBLITZ.COM The oddsmakers for the College Football Playoff national championship must know something that we don't, right? As the 2024 regular season came to an end, the Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 8 Share Posted December 11 DUCKS MAKING A STATEMENT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 9 Share Posted December 11 Favored by 1.5 vs osu and 4.5 Tenn Oregon Ducks odds released for Rose Bowl vs. Ohio State, Tenessee DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Hypothetical betting odds were released for the Oregon Ducks in a Rose Bowl matchup vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes or Tennessee Volunteers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 10 Share Posted December 12 Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear In Rose Bowl Vs. Ohio State Or Tennessee: College Football Playoff The Oregon Ducks travel to the Rose Bowl for the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. What color do Oregon fans wear in Pasadena? Oregon encourage fans to wear green for the game vs. Ohio State or Tennessee. Can coach Dan Lanning and quarterback Dillon Gabriel lead the Ducks to a playoff run in Oregon’s second-ever appearance in the College Football Playoff? Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear In Rose Bowl Vs. Ohio State Or Tennessee in Pasadena WWW.SI.COM The undefeated Oregon Ducks earned the No. 1 overall seed in the College Football Playoff and a berth in the Rose Bowl Game on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 11 Share Posted December 12 Oregon Receiver Evan Stewart Shocked That Ducks Are 'More Physical' Than SEC's Texas A&M [EXCLUSIVE] Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart helped lead Oregon to the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff and is a top Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) earner in college football. In an exclusive interview, Stewart compares Oregon to the SEC's Texas A&M, reveals his NFL Draft goals, emotions on winning the Big Ten Championship and addresses his newest NIL deal. Oregon Ducks Evan Stewart Shocked That Ducks Are 'More Physical' Than SEC's Texas A&M WWW.SI.COM Oregon Ducks wide receiver Evan Stewart is undoubtedly acrobatic with a unique perspective as a transfer and a top Name, Image... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 12 Share Posted December 12 Tennessee vs Ohio State: Who Should Oregon Want to Play? Tennessee vs Ohio State: Who Should Oregon Want to Play? - On3 WWW.ON3.COM The Oregon Ducks have been thrown into a situation where they'll play one of two opponents in the Rose Bowl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 13 Share Posted December 12 Oregon Ducks Playoff Preview: Diving into Tennessee Volunteers offense Oregon Football Playoff Preview of the Tennessee Volunteers offense DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Breaking down the Tennessee Volunteers offense ahead of a potential rematch vs. the Oregon Ducks in the College Football... Oregon Ducks Playoff Preview: Diving into Ohio State Buckeye's offense Oregon Ducks Playoff Preview: Ohio State Buckeyes offensive deep-dive DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Breaking down the Ohio State Buckeyes offense ahead of a potential rematch vs. the Oregon Ducks in the College Football... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 14 Share Posted December 14 Dillion Gabriel talks to Dan Patrick about the Heisman and the Ducks playoff path. Dillon Gabriel Accepts Oregon’s National Title Fate as Conference Championship Comes With a Price - EssentiallySports WWW.ESSENTIALLYSPORTS.COM Dillon Gabriel and the Ducks might not control things that ae out of their control, but they’re not about to let that dictate their fate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 15 Share Posted December 16 Yahoo like the Ducks. Five out of six pick the Ducks. College Football Playoff bracket picks, predictions: Who will win first 12-team playoff? SPORTS.YAHOO.COM The 2024 college football season was rife with drama, from beginning to end. Now it's time to determine a champion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 16 Share Posted December 16 Toughest opponent? ScoopDuck Roundtable: Toughest Playoff Matchup for Oregon - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Which team would give Oregon the most problems in the college football playoff? Here are our picks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 17 Share Posted December 18 Who is Ryan Day? Breaking down Oregon's potential opposing HC in the Rose Bowl Breaking down Ohio State HC Ryan Day ahead of potential Oregon rematch DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Giving Oregon Duck fans a deep dive into Ohio State Buckeyes’ head coach ahead of a potential rematch in the Rose Bowl. Who is Josh Heupel? Breaking down Oregon's potential opposing HC in the Rose Bowl Who is Josh Heupel? Breaking down Oregon's potential opposing HC in the Rose Bowl DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Who is Josh Heupel? Breaking down Oregon’s potential opposing head coach in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuackyQuack No. 18 Share Posted December 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 19 Share Posted Sunday at 02:06 PM Oddsmakers have loved the Buckeyes all season. Odds give the Ducks more reason to win. Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Betting Odds: Rose Bowl, College Football Playoff WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks will face the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1. The Buckeyes handled business in the first round of the College Football Playoff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 20 Share Posted Sunday at 02:45 PM Who will win Oregon vs. Ohio State? Latest CFP predictions and odds Oregon vs. Ohio State predictions, odds: Who will win CFP game? DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM No. 1 Oregon plays No. 8 Ohio State in the second round of the College Football Playoff on Jan. 1. Here are the latest predictions and odds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 21 Share Posted Sunday at 02:54 PM Hmm, this storyline seems familiar, Ohio St. 1.5 favorite winning the Rose bowl against our Ducks. Hopefully Oregon fans got a jump on buying up tickets for the game. Do I think it was wrong to only allotted 12,000 tickets to the school? YES! But, fans had a great opportunity to get a jump on buying up tickets early. Oregon vs. Ohio State odds: College Football Playoff betting favorite for Rose Bowl Oregon vs. Ohio State odds: College Football Playoff betting favorite for Rose Bowl WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM No. 1 Oregon takes on No. 8 Ohio State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Here are the latest odds, betting lines and ticket information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 22 Share Posted Sunday at 03:10 PM No. 1 Oregon to face No. 8 Ohio State in 2025 Rose Bowl Following the first round of the College Football Playoffs, Oregon will take on Ohio State in the 2025 Rose Bowl. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/oregon-ducks-football-face-ohio-state-football-in-2025-rose-bowl-242655714/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Joseph Moderator No. 23 Share Posted Sunday at 05:05 PM Hero Today. Bum Tomorrow. What's New in the Wide World of Out of Sorts? Ohio State football inspires new catchphrase for coach Ryan Day in rout of Tennessee WWW.USATODAY.COM Ryan Day and his Ohio State Buckeyes prove resurgent against Tennessee. That inspired a new catchphrase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 24 Share Posted Monday at 01:15 AM Seriously? What do you expect from ESPN. Updated ESPN FPI has Oregon Ducks among biggest longshots to win national championship Oregon Ducks considered championship longshots, per ESPN FPI DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM The Oregon Ducks are considered one of the biggest longshots to win the national championship according to the updated ESPN FPI. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 25 Share Posted Monday at 01:41 AM College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks to crown 2025 national champion With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets College Football Playoff bracket predictions: Second-chance expert picks to crown 2025 national champion - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM With the first round complete, some of our CBS Sports experts adjust their 2024-25 College Football Playoff brackets Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 26 Share Posted Monday at 05:14 PM Finebaum, rust vs can Buckeyes repeat their last performance. Paul Finebaum Reveals 'Reservations' About Ohio State Before Oregon Ducks, Rose Bowl WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks will have a rematch vs. Ohio State in their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup. The Ducks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 27 Share Posted Monday at 05:21 PM Here we go again. Which osu team will show up? Sunday Morning Sidewalk: Full Circle OREGON.RIVALS.COM Today on the Sunday Morning Sidewalk, early thoughts on the Rose Bowl - plus its full circle moment for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryM9 No. 28 Share Posted Monday at 11:07 PM On 12/23/2024 at 9:14 AM, Steven A said: Finebaum, rust vs can Buckeyes repeat their last performance. Paul Finebaum Reveals 'Reservations' About Ohio State Before Oregon Ducks, Rose Bowl WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks will have a rematch vs. Ohio State in their College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup. The Ducks... Ohio state had 3 weeks off before the Tennessee game 11/30-12/21 apparently that 3 weeks is different, did not matter. Oregon did play a week later against PSU. It will be just over 3 weeks for the Ducks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 29 Share Posted Tuesday at 02:09 PM Ohio State made changes to their defense after the Ducks beat them according to coach Day. That's why they're so good now. Hmmm, really? What Ohio State's Ryan Day said about Oregon football ahead of Rose Bowl, CFP matchup WWW.REGISTERGUARD.COM Ohio State coach Ryan Day spoke with media Monday about the No. 8 Buckeyes’ rematch with No. 1 Oregon in the Rose Bowl. Here’s what he said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 30 Share Posted Tuesday at 02:14 PM Wait until Coach Day sees Mr. Burch during the game. Dan Lanning highlights impact of Jordan Burch ahead of Rose Bowl DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon was without the services of Jordan Burch when the Ducks first met Ohio State in Eugene, but he’s now good to go for the Rose Bowl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 31 Share Posted Tuesday at 03:05 PM Everything Oregon's Dan Lanning said at the Rose Bowl Game press conference Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day spoke at the virtual Rose Bowl Game press conference on Monday. Here's everything Lanning said. Everything Oregon's Dan Lanning said at the Rose Bowl Game press conference AUTZENZOO.COM Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day spoke at the virtual Rose Bowl Game press conference on Monday. Here's everything Lanning said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 32 Share Posted Tuesday at 03:17 PM (edited) On 12/24/2024 at 9:14 AM, Smith72 said: Wait until Coach Day sees Mr. Burch during the game. Dan Lanning highlights impact of Jordan Burch ahead of Rose Bowl DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon was without the services of Jordan Burch when the Ducks first met Ohio State in Eugene, but he’s now good to go for the Rose Bowl. “Just his size and athleticism. God doesn’t make a lot of people that look like Jordan Burch,” -- Coach Lanning Edited Tuesday at 03:17 PM by OregonDucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
criticalduck No. 33 Share Posted Tuesday at 03:22 PM Dan is, rightfully so, getting his props from some of the pundits! Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I definitely prefer Dan on OBD sideline versus going against him!! SCO Ducks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 34 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:15 PM Dan Lanning previews Oregon Ducks' Rose Bowl matchup with Ohio State Buckeyes Dan Lanning previews upcoming Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning met with media members to preview the upcoming Rose Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Ryan Day previews Ohio State Buckeyes Rose Bowl matchup with Oregon Ducks Ryan Day previews upcoming Rose Bowl between Oregon and Ohio State DUCKSWIRE.USATODAY.COM Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day met with media members to preview the upcoming Rose Bowl against the Oregon Ducks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 35 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:17 PM Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes Rose Bowl PREDICTION & Preview | CFB Playoff Round 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 36 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:20 PM Talkin' Ducks HOLIDAY special - Early preview of Oregon's rematch with Ohio State in the Rose Bowl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 37 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:25 PM How Oregon’s ‘rising star’ offensive coordinator makes football simple, flexible and fun How Oregon’s ‘rising star’ offensive coordinator makes football simple, flexible and fun WWW.OREGONLIVE.COM Will Stein has emerged as one of the catalysts behind the Ducks’ rise into a national championship contender. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDuck Author Moderator No. 38 Share Posted Tuesday at 06:32 PM The five matchups to watch between Oregon's defense and Ohio State's offense We dive into the matchups we are watching between Oregon's defense and Ohio State's offense in the Rose Bowl. https://247sports.com/college/oregon/article/the-five-matchups-to-watch-between-oregons-defense-and-ohio-states-offense-242792015/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith72 Moderator No. 39 Share Posted yesterday at 03:16 PM Justin Herbert supports the Ducks, "...they've definitely earned it,..." Los Angeles Chargers' Justin Herbert on Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning: 'Incredible Job' WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks are competing in the Rose Bowl Game, and it will have been five years since current Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert led Oregon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 40 Share Posted 21 hours ago Now, pressure is really on osu Ohio State Buckeyes' Future is at Stake Against Oregon WWW.SI.COM The Ohio State Buckeyes will be facing the Oregon Ducks in the Rose Bowl next Wednesday, which is enough of a doozy in and... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 41 Share Posted 21 hours ago Will Howard to shine? 19 of 29, 257 yds, 2 TDs and no Ints? Ohio State Buckeyes QB Receives Great Prediction Against Oregon WWW.SI.COM The Ohio State Buckeyes are laser focused on their upcoming matchup against the Oregon Ducks on New Year's Day. After... Marcus Harper interviews Boettcher, Bassa and Jackson. Oregon Ducks Earning Respect Like Alabama, Georgia In College Football? WWW.SI.COM Merry Christmas, Oregon Ducks fans! A present under the tree... An exclusive interview as the Ducks are preparing to face the... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 42 Share Posted 20 hours ago Oregon Ducks vs Ohio State Buckeyes Rose Bowl PREDICTION & Preview | CFB Playoff Round 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonDucks No. 43 Share Posted 20 hours ago Current odds to win the College Football National Championship: Texas: +300 Ohio State: +375 Oregon: +400 Penn State: +500 Georgia: +550 Notre Dame: +600 Arizona State: +6000 Boise State: +6000 Whomever wins the Rose Bowl should jump to be the favorite to win the National Championship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven A Moderator No. 44 Share Posted 19 hours ago Here is a good article in full. I couldn't get the url or whatever it is termed to load. I’ve really enjoyed diving into the numbers for Oregon football this season. As it has allowed me to either confirm or deny some suspicions that I have developed from watching games. When I watched Ohio State not just beat Tennessee, but absolutely demolish them into oblivion, it made me suspect that the Buckeyes have returned to being the mostly excellent team we have seen all year after taking a one game hiatus against Michigan. Ad If Ohio State had limped away a win against Tennessee 17-13, as I thought what was going to happen, and would be coming into the Rose Bowl the shell of their former selves my feelings and outlook for this game would be very different. But instead, Ohio State made Tennessee look like a below average MAC team. I’m not kidding Ohio State outgained Tennessee by an incredible 3.73 yards per play which is better than the 3.46 yards per play they outgained Akron by in week 1 of the season. In fact, Ohio States per play performance against Tennessee was better than their performance against Northwestern and Purdue. PURDUE! After taking some time to digest the fact that Oregon will be playing Ohio State in a rematch with everything on the line there are two main reasons I’m nervous about the re-match. Reason Number 1: The first game was a one-point win inside Autzen stadium.SportsGridOhio State Dominates Tennessee: A Full Game Breakdown 2:41 If one single play out of the 130 plays run in the game had gone a different way in favor of Ohio State, Ohio State could have won that game. Now if I had wheels, I could be a bicycle (which I’m not) but the point being the first game was incredibly close Let’s take a deeper look at the first meeting between these two teams. I decided to re-watch this game to write this article and track the yards per play myself as often box scores and online play by play sheets can have errors in them. Here is how each team performed on a per play basis in Total, Per Attempt, and Per Rush. Oregon vs Ohio State YPP Analysis In that game Oregon was slightly the better team on a per basis. They outgained Ohio State by 0.58 yards per play which would indicate they won a close game and as we all know, they did in fact win a close game. They did this thanks to averaging an excellent 10.03 yards per attempt against the number one defense per Bill Connelly’s SP+. Ad Ohio State averaged 0.50 yards per rush more than Oregon for the full game, but I wanted to highlight something I talked about with Ohio State when I was comparing them on a per play basis to Tennessee. The biggest (and maybe only) weakness of Ohio State’s team is their beat up O-Line. The injuries began mounting for the Buckeyes during the game against Oregon when they lost their improved starting Left Tackle Josh Simmons. I split up and tracked Yards per Rush for Ohio State before and after the injury to Josh Simmons which happened with 8:47 remaining in the second quarter. For context I split up Oregon’s YPR for the 1st and 2nd half. Here is how each team ran the ball to start and finish the game Oregon vs Ohio State YPP Analysis Now please take this chart with a grain of salt. We are dealing with quite small sample sizes of 12-17 designed running plays and Ohio State’s first half figure is buoyed by a 53-yard Treyveyon Henderson run. But I do believe it shows how big a loss Josh Simmons was for Ohio State in this game and has been for this season, as they were only able to average 3.50 yards per carry against Oregon’s defense without Mr. Simmons. Ad It should also be noted that Ohio State may have once again successfully re-shuffled there O-Line as they ran for a very good 4.73 yards per rush against what I believe to still be a very good Tennessee front. From watching that game it appeared that Ohio State attempted to use the pass to set up the run and my guess is that they will broadly try to do the same against Oregon. Reason Number 2: This shouldn’t shock anyone but, Ohio State is really really good Oregon and Ohio State are starting to build-up quite the rivalry now that they are conference foes. Both on the field and in recruiting the Ducks and Buckeyes have been battling with each other very intensely for the last 3 and half years. And while it is natural to try and disparage a rival, I’m here to tell you that despite the animosity we may feel towards Ohio State they are as good as advertised. They are the number one team still per Bill Connelly’s SP+ and across all opponents for the entire season they have even been better than Oregon on a per play basis as this chart shows. Oregon vs Ohio State YPP Analysis Without looking at the rest of college football, my guess is that Ohio State and Oregon are the two best teams on a per play basis in all of college football against Power opponents. Each team has played 13 games thus far. 3 Games against Group of 5 teams, and 10 games against Power 4 opponents. Oregon and Ohio States’ 4 common opponents are the following teams. Michigan State, Purdue, Michigan, and Penn State. Here is how each team has performed in each game categorized by the different buckets of YPP I use to evaluate a game post-game. Oregon vs Ohio State YPP Analysis Now that I should have made you the reader sufficiently nervous here is why I’m confident that Oregon can win the re-match. 1. Oregon beat Ohio State earlier this year, we saw it happen with our own eyes and brain a. Not only did they beat Ohio State, but they were the better team on a per play basis. As close as that game was, Oregon had some glaring missed opportunities. If one single play out of the 130 plays run in the game had gone a different way in favor of Oregon they could have won by a full touchdown. Again, if I had wheels. 2. Jordan Burch a. Oregon was without its best Pass Rusher in the first game against Ohio State. Ohio State’s banged up Offensive Line now must try and stop the exact same cast of characters from Oregon’s front, plus Jordan Burch. Here is how Oregon has stopped the run on a per play basis when Jordan Burch has played with no limitations, on a snap count, and without him Oregon vs Ohio State YPP Analysis Now does Oregon’s ability to defend the run solely hinge on Jordan Burch. Likely not, but he is a phenomenal player and having him fully healthy for the re-match is a huge X-factor in favor of Oregon. As is the case whenever the two best teams in college football meet the one feeling I can almost guarantee you will feel on New Years Day, is tense. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
