Oregon overcame a two-touchdown deficit and scored 38 consecutive points to defeat Ohio State 41–28 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, November 7.
The Ducks and Buckeyes both finished the game with 6–3 records. Oregon’s comeback reversed a first quarter in which Ohio State scored twice and held the visitors scoreless.
Oregon answered with 17 points in the second quarter to take a 17–14 halftime lead. The Ducks then scored 14 more in the third period while shutting out Ohio State for a second consecutive quarter.
The run ultimately reached 38 unanswered points before the Buckeyes scored again. Ohio State added 14 fourth-quarter points, but Oregon had built enough of an advantage to finish with a 13-point road victory.
Dylan Raiola led Oregon with 257 passing yards. Dierre Hill Jr. supplied 75 rushing yards, and Dakorien Moore had 56 receiving yards, according to the official final game center.
Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey finished with 360 passing yards, including 133 receiving yards by Jeremiah Smith. Bo Jackson led the Buckeyes on the ground with 48 yards.
Ohio State finished ahead in total offense, 413 yards to 395, but Oregon had the stronger rushing total, 108 yards to 53. The Ducks also converted eight of 17 third-down opportunities and their only fourth-down attempt.
The Buckeyes went six for 14 on third down and failed on all four fourth-down attempts. The official quarter-by-quarter totals show the decisive separation came in the middle two periods, when Oregon outscored Ohio State 31–0.
Sources: Ohio State Athletics — Official final game center. theScore — Independent November 7 final report.