The Oregon Ducks (5-3 overall, 3-2 Big Ten) are facing what many thought would be the programs' biggest game during the 2026 preseason: a trip to "The Horseshoe" to face the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes for the first time since 2021.
Though wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and the Buckeyes offense continue to remain a threat to Oregon's veteran defense, another storyline fans and coach Dan Lanning are talking about is Ohio State's defense facing a Duck offense trying to find a consistent rhythm under new play-caller Jay Johnson.
Dan Lanning Sizes Up Ohio State's Defense
During his pregame press conference, Lanning gave his thoughts on the Ohio State "Silver Bullets" with their total defense ranked No.