Quarterback change
Luke Fahey is projected to start, with Tavien St. Clair also in the quarterback rotation conversation.
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Ohio State Buckeyes
Ducks at Buckeyes odds, injury report and pick ·
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Buckeyes −7Total 47Buckeyes ML −282Lines at 2:10 PM CT
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The Buckeyes: what our research says
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Trojans game.
Ohio State is 6-1 and ranked No. 2. The Buckeyes are 4-0 at home and 2-1 on the road. They have won five straight since a 23-24 loss at Texas, including a 19-15 win at Indiana before the bye. Their other recent wins include 45-16 over Maryland and 31-14 at Iowa.
Right nowLost last game
Ohio State is 6-1, with a 4-0 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 2 this week. They have won their last five games, including a 19-15 road win over Indiana, after their 23-24 loss at Texas.
The market
- Buckeyes spread−7
- Total48 → 47
The news
Smith leads the receiving group
Jeremiah Smith has 52 catches for 984 yards and 12 touchdowns this season. He had eight catches for 150 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois.
Defense remains a strength
Ohio State has allowed 264.3 yards per game, and opponents have averaged 5.2 yards per pass attempt. Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is available after leaving the Indiana game with an apparent knee injury.
Availability shapes the rotation
Jay Timmons is doubtful, Brandon Inniss is questionable, and Austin Siereveld has been cleared after missing time with an illness, though his full-game workload remained uncertain. The projected lineup puts Jordan Thomas behind Timmons at nickel.
Injuries
Buckeyes
- Brandon InnissQuestionable
- Leroy RokerOut
- Julian SayinOut
- Brock BoydOut
- Brenten “Inky” JonesOut
- Ja’Kobi JacksonOut
- Jay TimmonsDoubtful
- Deshawn StewartOut
- +4 more
Ducks
- Terrell AndersonOut
- Corey SimmsOut
- Kendarius ReddickOut
- Taylor “Taybo” JohnsonOut
- Roman MarchettiOut
- Kilian O’ConnorOut
- Hayden TreterOut
- Jahkeem StewartQuestionable
- +3 more
The matchup
Buckeyes projected starters
- Luke FaheyQB
- Bo JacksonRB
- Jeremiah Smith (WR-X)
- Devin McCuin (WR-Z)
- Brandon Inniss (slot)
- Nate RobertsTE
- Ian MooreLT
- Luke MontgomeryLG
- Carson HinzmanC
- Gabe VanSickleRG
- Phillip DanielsRT
- Kenyatta Jackson Jr.LDE
- John WalkerNT
- Eddrick HoustonDT
- Qua RussawRDE
- Christian AlliegroWLB
- Payton PierceMLB
- Jermaine Mathews Jr.LCB
- Earl Little Jr.SS
- Jaylen McClainFS
- Devin SanchezRCB
- Jay TimmonsNB
Ducks projected starters
- Jayden MaiavaQB
- King MillerRB
- Tanook Hines (WR-X)
- Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (WR-Z)
- Zacharyus Williams (slot)
- Mark BowmanTE
- Elijah PaigeLT
- Kaylon MillerLG
- Tobias RaymondC
- Alani NoaRG
- Justin TauanuuRT
- Luke WafleLDE
- Jide AbasiriLDT
- Alex VanSumerenRDT
- Kameryn CrawfordRDE
- Deven BryantWLB
- Desman Stephens IIMLB
- Jontez WilliamsLCB
- Christian PierceSS
- Prophet BrownFS
- Chasen JohnsonRCB
- Alex GrahamNB
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Our Buckeyes picks, graded
Wins and losses5–3 on Buckeyes games this season · 62.5%
- 64Full Game Spread: Ohio State Buckeyes -1.5 −110Sat 10/17win+1 pt
- 64Full Game Player Prop: Julian Sayin Passing Yards under 304.5 −114Sat 10/10win
- 681st Half Game Total: Under 31.5 −113Sat 10/10loss
- 68Full Game Spread: Ohio State Buckeyes -13.5 −115Sat 10/3win+1 pt
- 721st Half Team Total: Illinois Fighting Illini Under 6.5 +110Sat 9/26loss
- 551st Half Game Total: Under 35.5 −118Sat 9/19win
- 40Full Game Spread: Ohio State Buckeyes +1.5 Sat 9/12win
- 94Full Game Team Total: Texas Longhorns Under 23.5 Sat 9/12loss
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Results and against the spread
6–2 · 3–3 ATSRecord
6–2
Against the spread
3–3
Form, last 5
WWWWL
Last game
L 18-30at Trojans
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | at USC Trojans | L 18-30 | −6.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/17 | at Indiana Hoosiers | W 19-15 | −2.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | vs Maryland Terrapins | W 45-16 | −31 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | at Iowa Hawkeyes | W 31-14 | −14.5 | Covered |
| Sat 9/26 | vs Illinois Fighting Illini | W 42-19 | −26 | Missed |
Spread is the Buckeyes’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Buckeyes
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Trojans game.
Season so far
Ohio State is 6-1, with a 4-0 home record and a 2-1 road record. The Buckeyes are ranked No. 2 this week. They have won their last five games, including a 19-15 road win over Indiana, after their 23-24 loss at Texas.
The read
Ohio State is 6-1 and ranked No. 2. The Buckeyes are 4-0 at home and 2-1 on the road. They have won five straight since a 23-24 loss at Texas, including a 19-15 win at Indiana before the bye. Their other recent wins include 45-16 over Maryland and 31-14 at Iowa.
The quarterback situation changed after Sayin injured his throwing arm against Indiana. He is out, and Fahey is projected to start; St. Clair also took first-team reps during the break. Ohio State’s reported plan leaves the starter designation as a projection, rather than a public announcement. Ryan Day remains head coach.
Smith is a central part of the passing game, with 52 catches, 984 yards and 12 touchdowns. He recorded eight catches, 150 yards and three touchdowns against Illinois, and four catches for 68 yards and a touchdown at Indiana. Bo Jackson is projected at running back. Inniss is questionable, and Boyd is out.
The defense has allowed 264.3 yards per game and 5.2 yards per opposing pass attempt. Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is available after the knee concern at Indiana. Timmons is doubtful with a hamstring injury, and Jordan Thomas is listed as the next nickel option. Siereveld has been cleared after illness, but his expected workload was still being assessed.
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Buckeyes questions, answered
Is there a Buckeyes pick tonight?
Yes. Our Buckeyes pick for Ducks at Buckeyes was released before kickoff at Signal strength 73. Unlock it in the Terminal.
What is the Buckeyes' record this season?
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 6-1: 4-0 at home and 2-1 on the road.
Who is on the Buckeyes injury report?
The Buckeyes list Brandon Inniss (Questionable), Leroy Roker (Out), Julian Sayin (Out), Brock Boyd (Out), Brenten “Inky” Jones (Out), Ja’Kobi Jackson (Out), Jay Timmons (Doubtful), Deshawn Stewart (Out), Amari Valerio-Hudson (Out), Eli Lee (Out), Jaxon Powell (Out), Maxence LeBlanc (Out).