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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Oregon

Ohio State’s margin for error is gone. The No. 12 Buckeyes return to the Horseshoe with Luke Fahey making his second start, a suddenly productive two-back rushing attack and their playoff hopes on the line against No. 23 Oregon. We break down the line-play battle, Jeremiah Smith’s record chase, both teams’ injury concerns, three keys and why this game should remain tight into the fourth quarter.

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Bold Predictions: Oregon

Ohio State does not need a cosmetic rebound. It needs evidence that it can correct the details that turned 464 yards at USC into only 18 points. The Buckeyes need touchdowns instead of field goals, pressure instead of prolonged coverage and discipline instead of another afternoon spent recovering from their own mistakes. Here are three bold predictions for Ohio State’s playoff-pressure matchup with Oregon.

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