Oregon Ducks at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
10 September 2021
College football continues to deliver some terrific matchups each weekend, and one of the top games on Saturday will take place in Columbus, Ohio. The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to host the Oregon Ducks, and the winner of this game will pick up a massive resume-boosting win.
Oregon picked up a victory in its season opener last weekend, but it didn’t come without some struggle. The Ducks were able to outlast Fresno State for a 31-24 win, but Oregon will have to play much better in this game if they want to compete.
Ohio State took on Minnesota in its season opener, and it turned out to be a big day for the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes got off to a slow start in this game, but ended up coming away with an impressive 45-31 victory.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 14.5-point favorites over the Oregon Ducks in this huge Top 25 showdown.
Ducks Must Play Defense
If the Oregon Ducks are going to find a way to keep this game close, then they are going to have to find a way to get some stops. Oregon loves to play fast on offense, but that strategy is not going to work against Ohio State.
Giving up 24 points to Fresno State has to be seen as a bit of a concern for the Ducks as they are now facing a great offensive team. Oregon gave up 298 passing yards in Week 1, and that could spell trouble on Saturday.
The Ducks do have the ability to run the football, and that could help them keep this game close. Oregon had 186 rushing yards in Week 1, and they will run it a ton against the Buckeyes.
Ohio State Continues to Score
Ohio State lost quarterback Justin Fields after last season, and CJ Stroud is now the player in charge of the offense. Stroud took some time to get going in Week 1, but still threw for 294 yards and four touchdowns in that win.
The Buckeyes had 495 total yards of offense in Week 1, and this team will be hard to stop again in this matchup. Ohio State will also be looking to establish the run, but they have so many weapons that can score in a hurry.
The defense of Ohio State will be tested on Saturday, but they have enough experience to get stops against the Ducks. Ohio State is always extremely tough to beat at home, and they will be looking to make a statement in this game.
Buckeyes Blow Out Ducks
The Oregon Ducks believe that they have what it takes to reach the College Football Playoff this season, but they didn’t look like it in the season opener. Oregon is going to be one of the better teams in the Pac-12 Conference this season, but that league is not as strong as some of the others.
Ohio State was extremely impressive in the season opener, and this team should just continue to get better as some of their players get more experience. The Buckeyes are going to put up a ton of points in this game, and that will allow them to take control.
Bet the Ohio State Buckeyes -14.5 as they roll to a blowout win over the Oregon Ducks to pick up an impressive victory.
