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Several Intriguing Matchups Await As Mario Cristobal and the Oregon Ducks Head to Columbus in September

It's finally going to happen.

We didn't get to watch Jonathon Cooper, Zach Harrison, and Tyreke Smith go up against Penei Sewell at Autzen Stadium in 2020. Nor did Thayer Munford and Nicholas Petit-Frere get to square off against one of the country's top pass rushers and a sure-fire top NFL draft pick.

In less than four months, Mario Cristobal and the Oregon Ducks will be heading to Columbus. Many of the key faces have changed, but there are still several big-time storylines in what has long been one of the 2021 season's most anticipated matchups.

New Quarterbacks Facing Early Tests

If you're looking at the quarterback situation for both teams, you'll see a total of seven players looking to take over, and only one of them has any experience at the collegiate level.