The Oregon Ducks escaped with a win over the Ohio State Buckeyes earlier this season in a game that had some controversial calls. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith called the infamous offensive pass interference penalty a "crazy call.

Ohio State came up just short against Oregon in their meeting earlier this season, as they suffered a 32-31 defeat after time ran out on their potential game-winning drive. A crucial offensive pass interference call against Smith derailed that last-gasp drive, and he's still fuming about it to this day.

Oregon did score 32 points on the Buckeyes, but they were a difficult 32 points. Ohio State made the Ducks earn every point and every yard. Linebacker Cody Simons led the Buckeyes with 10 tackles and a pass breakup.

Ohio State Buckeyes' freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith spoke to the media on Saturday about the team's win against Tennessee, along with the upcoming matchup against Oregon.

On October 12th, 2024, the Oregon Ducks won a game few outside of the state of Oregon expected them to win. They defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes, 32-31, maintaining their undefeated season. Fast

Ohio State and Oregon will have a rematch in the College Football Playoff after Oregon beat Ohio State during the regular season, 32-31. Oregon stopped Ohio State on its final drive to squeak out the win and improve to 6-0 when the two teams played on October 12.