Week 10 of the college football season features a high-stakes matchup as No. 23 Oregon travels to face No. 12 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. Both programs enter the game looking to stabilize their seasons after early setbacks. The Ducks (5-3) saw their College Football Playoff hopes dashed but found offensive rhythm in a win over Northwestern following a coordinator change. Ohio State, meanwhile, is searching for answers after a 30-18 loss to USC that dropped them to No. 12 in the first CFP rankings — the first team outside the 12-team playoff field.
Where to Watch
The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It will be televised on CBS, with live streaming available on CBSSports.com, the CBS Sports App, and Paramount+ Premium.
Key Storylines
Ohio State's red-zone struggles: The Buckeyes moved the ball effectively against USC, averaging 4.74 yards per carry — their best rushing output in Big Ten play this season — and quarterback Luke Fahey threw for 260 yards in his first start. However, Ohio State settled for field goals on four red-zone trips, scoring only 13 points. A similar issue nearly cost them against Indiana. Fahey, making his first home start, must sharpen his red-zone execution to keep the Buckeyes in the playoff hunt.
Oregon's offensive revival: After firing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer, interim coordinator Jay Johnson guided the Ducks to their best offensive performance since their win at USC. Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola found a rhythm, and the offense stuck with working concepts rather than overcomplicating play-calling. That aggression will be necessary against an Ohio State defense that, while strong, surrendered big plays to USC.
Turnover battle: Ohio State's defense has forced only four interceptions (94th nationally) and 11 total turnovers (48th). Raiola has a history of turnovers dating back to his time at Nebraska, presenting opportunities for the Buckeyes. Conversely, Oregon has nine interceptions (13th nationally) and could pressure Fahey into early mistakes that alter Ohio State's game plan.
Prediction and Picks
Analysts expect a high-scoring affair. Oregon's uptempo passing attack should generate big plays, while Ohio State's running game and improved red-zone efficiency at home could produce touchdowns. The consensus pick is OVER 46.5 points. Among the expert panel, most lean toward Ohio State covering the 7.5-point spread, with a majority also picking the Buckeyes straight up.
