Oregon absolutely went off on Saturday, ripping off 38 unanswered points to turn an early deficit into a dominant 41-28 win over No. 11 Ohio State at Ohio Stadium. This wasn’t just a win, it was a statement after going down big early.
The Buckeyes Came Out Firing, But Couldn’t Finish
Ohio State looked like they were going to run away with it early. Their guy, Bo Jackson, put up two first-quarter touchdowns, giving the Buckeyes a solid 14-0 lead after the first quarter. Things were looking rough for Oregon, but they clearly weren’t rattled. The Ducks flipped the script in the second quarter, putting up 17 points of their own. Jamari Johnson grabbed a 2-yard touchdown right as the first half expired, snatching a 17-14 lead for Oregon heading into the locker room. That’s a gut punch, right there, flipping the score like that heading into halftime.
Oregon’s Unrelenting Second-Half Domination
The Ducks kept the pedal down after the break. Dierre Hill Jr. broke loose for a massive 48-yard touchdown run, stretching the lead to 24-14. Dakorien Moore then hauled in an 11-yard touchdown catch, making it 31-14 after three quarters, and the game felt all but over. Brandon Smith then officially sealed the deal with a 15-yard touchdown catch, burying the Buckeyes’ hopes. Oregon’s quarterback, Dylan Raiola, had a big day through the air, piling up 257 passing yards, and Dierre Hill Jr. ended up with two touchdowns on the ground. For Ohio State, Jeremiah Smith was a bright spot despite the loss, catching seven passes for 133 yards and a touchdown.
Ohio State’s loss drops them to 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten. They’ve gotta regroup quick because they’re set to host Northwestern next week on November 14th, with a noon kickoff.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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