PORTLAND, Ore. — The No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes take on the No. 3 Oregon Ducks for the first time this season.
Saturday's game marks Ohio State's second-ever trip to Autzen Stadium in Eugene in their 11 matchups between the two programs.
Here's everything you need to know about Saturday’s Ohio State vs Oregon game.
What time is the Oregon vs. Ohio game?
Kickoff is at 4:30 p.m. PST on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
How do I watch?
The game will air on NBC, followed by KGW Special Edition News that will recap all the action. It can also be live streamed on Peacock.
Ohio State vs Oregon odds
- Odds: Ohio State by 3.5 (via BetMGM)
- Totals (O/U): 53.5
About the match up
Ohio State holds a 9-1 overall record against Oregon.
Oregon
In his third year leading the program, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has guided the Ducks to a 27-5 record but is still seeking his first win against a top-5 opponent — like the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Oregon's offense is led by 6th-year senior quarterback Dillion Gabriel this season, who spent the last two years at Oklahoma. In the last Ducks' game, Gabriel threw for 257 yards on 20-32 passing (80%), tossing two touchdowns and two interceptions, plus three rushing attempts for 22 yards and a touchdown.
Junior running back Jordan James and 5th-year senior wide receiver Tez Johnson remain the Ducks top targets. Each have five touchdowns this season. James has rushed for 552 yards, a team-high, and Johnson leads the team with 43 receptions.
Ohio State
Ohio State seeks to win the national title this year making Oregon a formidable opponent. Heading into Saturday, the Buckeyes and Ducks both boast a 5-0 record, with Ohio State looking to stay on top.
In the Ohio State's last game, senior quarterback Will Howard finished with 209 yards on 21-25 passing (84%), tossing four touchdowns and one interception, plus 10 rushing attempts for 28 yards and a touchdown.
Junior running back Quinshon Judkins rushed for 78 yards on 13 attempts and freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith went for 89 yards on four receptions and a touchdown.