No. 23 Oregon and No. 12 Ohio State will pit their reshaped offenses against one another on Saturday when the Ducks (5-3, 3-2 Big Ten) travel to Columbus to face the Buckeyes (6-2, 4-1 Big Ten) with major College Football Playoff implications on the line.
A fourth loss would almost certainly eliminate Oregon from CFP contention, while a second-straight Ohio State defeat would plummet the Buckeyes further in the polls.
Star wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan is expected back from injury in time for Saturday’s 12:30 pm PT kickoff, but the Ducks defense will have its hands full game-planning to slow down Ohio State wide receiver and Heisman hopeful Jeremiah Smith.