Ohio State Buckeyes to Face Oregon Ducks in Rematch at Rose Bowl in College Football Playoff Quarterfinals
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day. This
Game outlook
The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Oregon Ducks in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day. This matchup will be a rematch from earlier in the season, when the Ducks narrowly defeated the Buckeyes 32-31. Ohio State advanced to this game by defeating Tennessee 42-17, improving their season record to 11-2. The Ducks, with a perfect 12-0 record, earned a first-round bye as the #1 seed and defeated Penn State 45-37 to win the Big Ten Championship. The game is scheduled to kick off at 5:00 pm EST, with Ohio State currently favored to win by 2.5 points according to betting odds.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes -132 | Ducks +110
Spread: Buckeyes -2.5 (-110) | Ducks +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 57%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and his team have had a rollercoaster season, starting strong at 5-0 before suffering a tough loss to Oregon. Despite a defeat to Michigan, the Buckeyes earned a playoff spot and bounced back with a dominant win over Tennessee. Now, they are preparing for a rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl. With a strong offense and the top-ranked defense in the nation, Ohio State is a formidable team this season. Key injuries may impact their upcoming game. Ohio State is ranked 18th in offense, #1 in defense, and has a power ranking of 2, with a record of 10-2.