Big Ten opponents meet when the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes (5-0) and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks (5-0) square off on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Autzen Stadium.

The Ducks are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+3.5), against the Buckeyes (with an over/under of 54.5 points).

Keep reading for our preview for this this game between the Buckeyes and the Ducks, and find all of our predictions here, too!

Ohio State vs. Oregon betting lines

• Spread favorite: Buckeyes (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Buckeyes (-164), Ducks (+136)
• Total: 54.5 points
• TV Channel: NBC
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Ohio State vs. Oregon betting info and stats

Ohio State has three wins against the spread in five opportunities so far this season (3-2-0). Ohio State has covered the spread three times in games it was the favorite by at least 3.5 points (a 3-2 ATS record). Ohio State has put together a 5-0 record in the five games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. Oregon has won just one game against the spread this season (1-3-0). Oregon has not played a game as an underdog on the moneyline yet this season.

Ohio State vs. Oregon recent stats and trends

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Ohio State is 2-1 against the spread and 3-0 overall over its past three matchups.
• Ohio State and its opponents have combined to hit the over in one of those games.
• Ohio State’s past three games have ended with an average of 49.8 points scored. That’s 4.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

Oregon Ducks

Ohio State vs. Oregon key players

Ohio State Buckeyes

• Will Howard has 1,248 passing yards for Ohio State, completing 71.5% of his passes and recording 12 touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 70 rushing yards (14.0 ypg) on 24 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• Quinshon Judkins has racked up 468 yards on 60 carries while finding paydirt five times.
• TreVeyon Henderson has been handed the ball 42 times this year and racked up 334 yards (66.8 per game) with four touchdowns.
• Jeremiah Smith has hauled in 23 receptions for 453 yards (90.6 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
• Emeka Egbuka has put together a 433-yard season so far with five touchdowns, hauling in 30 passes on 42 targets.
• Carnell Tate has racked up 14 catches for 219 yards, an average of 54.8 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• J.T. Tuimoloau has 3.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Sonny Styles is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 17 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack.
• Denzel Burke has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has nine tackles and two passes defended to his name.

Oregon Ducks

• Dillon Gabriel has thrown for 1,449 yards on 77.8% passing while tossing 11 touchdown passes with three interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 71 yards with three scores.
• The team’s top rusher, Jordan James, has carried the ball 88 times for 552 yards (110.4 per game) with five touchdowns.
• Noah Whittington has piled up 165 yards (on 42 attempts) with one touchdown.
• Tez Johnson’s 395 receiving yards (79.0 yards per game) lead the team. He has 43 receptions on 53 targets with five touchdowns.
• Traeshon Holden has caught 19 passes and compiled 274 receiving yards (54.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Terrance Ferguson has racked up 259 reciving yards (51.8 ypg) this season.
• Jordan Burch has 5.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 3.0 TFL and 16 tackles.
• So far Bryce Boettcher leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 22 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one interception this season.