This Quarterfinal Matchup is at the Rose Bowl on 1-1-25 at 5pm.  The Buckeyes are currently a 2.5 point favorite.  OSU is the #8 seed and Oregon is the #1 seed.  Funny how the college football powers that be and Vegas don't agree. ?

Who wins?  

If Ohio State can put Saturday night in a bottle, hard to believe anyone can beat them. 

On 12/23/2024 at 1:56 PM, theguru said:

This Quarterfinal Matchup is at the Rose Bowl on 1-1-25 at 5pm.  The Buckeyes are currently a 2.5 point favorite.  OSU is the #8 seed and Oregon is the #1 seed.  Funny how the college football powers that be and Vegas don't agree. ?

Who wins?  

I think Oregon was the favorite prior to the Buckeyes choke slamming Tennessee. 

Just now, Jumper_Dad said:

I think Oregon was the favorite prior to the Buckeyes choke slamming Tennessee. 

I don't gamble so I don't know, but do places offer future, hypothetical lines for games that are not yet set?

Oregon can't let opportunities slip by in this one. This game I think will be decided on a handful of plays, either a few defensive bust leading to long touchdowns or a few big turnovers. I don't see either team going on 10 play drives, I expect quick strike drives or drives on short fields to determine this one.

Based on last week the Buckeyes looked unbeatable, but that was a flawed Tennessee team that got exposed. Oregon ain't Tennessee, I think this one will come down to the final minute before it's finally decided.

Bucks 37

Ducks 33

5 minutes ago, theguru said:

I don't gamble so I don't know, but do places offer future, hypothetical lines for games that are not yet set?

There were hypothetical lines thrown around. You couldn't bet them that I know of.

This is a tough one to pick for me. This is likely the best game coming up. If Ohio State plays as they did against Tennessee they can win. I do believe Oregon is very good and legitimately #1 and have for a lot of the season. I believe Oregon’s winning was continue in what should be a very good and close game.

If, this game comes down to a coaching decision, I'm picking Dan Lanning every time and twice on Sunday. I just don't have confidence in Ryan Day. With that being said, I agree that this game will come down to a few mistakes, either turnovers, special teams, or a busted play on defense. I like Oregon in this game, but I'll not be surprised if OSU wins either. Voted for Oregon.

Ohio St. 31-27.

I struggled over this one but I voted for OSU and picked them in the contest. 

Bump.

OSU to receive. 

Oregon won the toss and deferred to the 2nd half.

Touchdown Ohio State!!

Ohio State with a quick drive for 7 and their defense gets a 3 and out!