Ohio State's College Football Playoff hopes take big hit with loss to Oregon, Jeremiah Smith shows frustration
Ohio State fell behind 38-14 after Oregon rattled off 38 unanswered points, raising very serious questions about the Buckeyes' playoff hopes.
Ohio State, the preseason No. 1 team, suffered a significant blow to their College Football Playoff hopes with a 41-28 loss to No. 23 Oregon. After an early 14-0 lead, the Buckeyes were outscored 38-14 by Oregon, which responded with 38 unanswered points. This marks Ohio State’s second consecutive loss and leaves them with an uphill battle for a postseason berth.
- Ohio State, ranked 12th in the CFP, lost to No. 23 Oregon 41-28, their second consecutive defeat.
- Oregon scored 38 unanswered points after Ohio State initially led 14-0.
- Key turning points included Oregon faking a punt and subsequent turnovers by Ohio State.
- Jeremiah Smith had a strong performance statistically in garbage time but showed frustration.
- The Buckeyes are now 0-2 without Julian Sayin, with their playoff hopes in serious jeopardy.
- Oregon is now aiming to backdoor into the playoff with a tough remaining schedule.
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