Ohio State football loses to Oregon after early lead

Ohio State football lost to Oregon 41-28 on November 7 at Ohio Stadium, marking their second consecutive defeat. The Buckeyes started strong, taking a 14-0 lead thanks to two early touchdowns from Bo Jackson. However, their performance deteriorated in the second quarter, where they managed just 17 yards and allowed Oregon to score 38 unanswered points. Quarterback Luke Fahey threw for 360 yards and two touchdowns but faced criticism for limited targets to receiver Jeremiah Smith until late in the third quarter. Ohio State's defense struggled against Oregon's big plays, contributing to their downfall.

• 12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football outplayed after one quarter; Jeremiah Smith not a factor