A fourth-and-9 gamble turned Oregon's trip to Ohio State into a 41–28 upset
Oregon turned a fourth-and-9 gamble into a 41–28 road upset, leaving both teams with three losses and uncertain playoff paths.
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A gamble changes the game
Oregon trailed Ohio State 14–0 on Saturday before scoring 38 consecutive points in a 41–28 win at Ohio Stadium. The comeback handed the Buckeyes their second straight defeat and gave the Ducks a significant road win in a season in which both teams are trying to stay in the College Football Playoff picture.espn +1
The swing began with Oregon down 14–3 late in the second quarter. Facing fourth-and-9 from its own 31-yard line, the Ducks faked a punt: linebacker Teitum Tuioti threw to fellow linebacker Matayo Uiagalelei for 30 yards. Dierre Hill Jr. scored on the ensuing drive to cut the deficit to four.cbssports +1
Two scores in a hurry
Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey threw an interception to Devin Jackson on the next possession. After a potential Oregon touchdown pass was overturned on review, tight end Jamari Johnson took a direct snap and scored from two yards out on the last play of the half. Oregon led 17–14.espn +1
Hill then broke a 48-yard touchdown run on the opening drive of the second half. Quarterback Dylan Raiola found Dakorien Moore for an 11-yard, one-handed touchdown catch in the third quarter and Brandon Smith for a 15-yard score in the fourth, stretching the lead to 38–14.espn +1
Ohio State managed just 39 offensive yards across the second and third quarters, according to the Columbus Dispatch. Two late touchdown passes by Fahey narrowed the final margin; Oregon added a field goal between them.dispatch
The playoff picture tightens
Both teams are now 6–3 overall and 4–2 in the Big Ten. In the initial playoff rankings, Ohio State was No. 12 and Oregon No. 23; neither has been eliminated, but each has little margin for error. CBS Sports' forecasting model put Ohio State's playoff chances at 35.7% after the loss, an estimate rather than a selection decision.espn +1
Both teams have had to adjust at quarterback. Oregon lost Dante Moore to a season-ending concussion, while Ohio State starter Julian Sayin suffered an arm injury in October. Raiola completed 25 of 40 passes for 257 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday; Hill ran for 75 yards and two scores.espn
Oregon hosts Michigan next Saturday, while Ohio State hosts Northwestern.espn