Ohio State Falls 41-28 to Oregon, Sealing Worst Season Since 2011
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Updated · The New York Times · Nov 8
Ohio State Falls 41-28 to Oregon, Sealing Worst Season Since 2011
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Nov 8
Summary
Ohio State blew a 14-0 lead and lost 41-28 to No. 23 Oregon, dropping to 6-3 and locking in the program’s first three-loss season since 2011.
A 38-0 Oregon run turned the game after the Buckeyes managed just 39 yards in the second and third quarters, extending a pattern of failing to answer adversity against Texas, USC and now Oregon.
Ryan Day said the three losses are "unacceptable" and took responsibility after an offseason built on veteran transfers and expensive staff moves failed to deliver rhythm on offense or stops on defense.
The Buckeyes’ roster was estimated at $49 million to $54 million, yet Ohio State has averaged 21.7 points over its last three games while Matt Patricia’s defense has allowed 31 points per game in its three losses.
Ohio State still has a 26% playoff chance, but it likely needs Big Ten title chaos; the louder immediate signal was a half-empty 103,000-seat stadium and second-half boos.