Oregon vs Ohio State Prediction 12/24/10 College Football Tips

In this article, we formulate an Oregon vs. Ohio State prediction for this Week 7 college football game on Saturday, October 12th at Autzen Stadium. Let’s take a look at the Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes picks.

First real test for Ohio State

Of course, you can call Iowa a test, but we all know it’s not a real test, and this is the first real test for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Last Saturday, Ohio State and Iowa met and secured a 35-7 victory. Will Howard had another strong game, completing 21 of his 25 passes for 209 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Quinshon Judkins had a strong game on the ground, rushing 13 times for 78 yards. Ohio State’s defense needs to step up in this game.

Ohio State averages 46 points while their defense gives up 6.8 points per game. The offense ranks 4th in the league while the defense ranks 1st. The offense gets the attention, but in this game the defense has to be huge.

Chance for Oregon to make a statement

Oregon has a 5-0 record overall and can make a real statement with a win in this game. Oregon faced Michigan State in its last game and scored 31 points, which was enough for the 21-point win. Dillon Gabriel had a strong game, completing 20 of his 32 passes for 257 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Jordan James finished the game with 24 carries for 166 yards and a touchdown.

In this game, the most important thing for Oregon will be a fast start. Oregon’s offense is averaging 35 points this season while its defense is giving up 17 points per game. Oregon’s offense ranks 32nd in the league while its defense ranks 21st.

Why Oregon will beat Ohio State

• Oregon has won each of its last 11 home games in October.
• Ohio State has failed to even the spread in seven of its last eight games as a favorite against AP-ranked teams.
• Oregon has covered the spread in each of its last four games in October against AP-ranked teams.

Oregon vs Ohio State Prediction

Give me Oregon as the home underdog here. This is a big step forward in the competition, and while Ohio State’s defense has been good, they will struggle a lot in this game against Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel threw two touchdowns in his last game, and he’ll have no problem throwing the ball here. Ohio State will have no answer, and Oregon will get the job done here. Support Oregon against the spread here.