Earlier this season, on Oct. 12, Oregon edged out Ohio State in a nail-biting, down-to-the-wire thriller, securing a 32-31 victory at Autzen Stadium. It marked Oregon’s first Big Ten matchup of the season and was a historic win for the Ducks, who had been 0-19 against top-2 ranked opponents heading into the game.
The game’s scoring shifted back and forth throughout. Ohio State struck first, outscoring Oregon by a single point in the first quarter (7-6). The second quarter saw the Ducks gain momentum, outscoring the Buckeyes 16-14 to take a narrow 22-21 lead at halftime. The third quarter belonged to Ohio State, as the Buckeyes posted seven unanswered points to reclaim the lead. But Oregon sealed the victory, outscoring Ohio State 10-3 in the fourth.
With under two minutes left, Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard orchestrated a drive into Oregon territory. As time ticked down, Howard attempted to extend the play but failed to slide in time, leaving Ohio State unable to call a timeout. A quick slide would have likely given the Buckeyes a shot at a game-winning field goal.
Now, the stage is set for a high-stakes rematch. This time, the two powerhouses will face off on the biggest stage yet — and on neutral ground.
Here are the teams’ stats against each other this season.
Team stats:
| Ohio State | Category | orgeon |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | First Downs | 18 |
| 326 yds | Passing (Net total) | 341 yds |
| 141 yds | Rushing (Net total) | 155 yds |
| 467 yds | Total Offense | 496 yds |
| 3 | Fumbles | 0 |
| 59 | Total Tackles | 64 |
| 0 | Sacks | 1 |
Individual stats:
| Ohio State | Category | orgeon |
|---|---|---|
| Will Howard (326 yds) | Leading Passer | Dillion Gabriel (341 yds) |
| Treveyon Henderson (87 yds) | Leading Rusher | Jordan James (115 yds) |
| Jeremiah Smith (100 yds) | Leading Receiver | Evan Stewart (149 yds) |
| Cody Simon (10) | Leading Tackler (Total tackles) | Tysheem Johnson (10), Kobe Savage (10) |
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