Our Ohio State football experts' predictions for the Oregon game

Ohio State faces off against Oregon in an important game at 3:30 p.m. ET on November 7. The predictions for the matchup are as follows:

Joey Kaufman predicts an Ohio State victory with a score of 24 to 20. He believes the Buckeyes need to address protection issues for freshman Luke Fahey, who was frequently under pressure last week. Ohio State has the advantage of playing at home, while Oregon has a weaker offense and is down to their backup quarterback.

Rob Oller predicts a closer game with Ohio State winning 28 to 17. He emphasizes the importance of Ohio State's defense holding up against Oregon's pass rush, which includes Teitum Tuioti and Matayo Uiagalelei. Oregon's run offense ranks poorly, allowing Ohio State to focus on stopping the pass. Oller expects Fahey to improve in his second start.

Brianna Mac Kay sees Ohio State emerging victorious with a score of 31 to 21. She stresses the need for both teams to win to improve their playoff and season standings. Mac Kay highlights Ohio State's potential to move the ball with Fahey at quarterback, but warns that Oregon's big passing plays could be a challenge to limit.

Dan Aulbach predicts an Ohio State win of 24 to 21. He notes that the matchup has become diluted due to both teams lacking their starting quarterbacks. Aulbach anticipates a strong run game from Ohio State and a better defensive performance to secure the win.

Brianna Mac Kay also provides a unique insight, mentioning that Jeremiah Smith, Oregon's star receiver, has not scored a touchdown in the game. However, she believes Chris Henry Jr. will make an impact on Oregon's defense, allowing Henry Jr. to score two touchdowns. Mac Kay also predicts a successful quarterback sneak by Ohio State's Fahey for a touchdown, as they had not attempted it before this game.