Ohio State struggles against Oregon, facing significant deficit in Columbus

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Ohio State struggles against Oregon, facing significant deficit in Columbus
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Ohio State's football team faced off against Oregon on November 7, 2026, at Ohio Stadium in Columbus. After a strong first quarter, the Buckeyes allowed the Ducks to score 17 points in the second quarter, falling behind 38-14 late in the game. Luke Fahey, filling in for the injured Julian Sayin, managed to score a touchdown and convert a two-point attempt, bringing the score to 38-22. This incident marks the first time Ohio State has permitted 38 unanswered points since 1999. Ohio State’s struggles also included defensive issues that left fans frustrated as the game wound down.

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  • •Ohio State trailed 38-14 with four minutes left in the game.
  • •Luke Fahey rushed for a touchdown and a two-point conversion.
  • •This marks Ohio State's worst home defensive performance since 1999.
  • •The Buckeyes gave up 38 unanswered points for the first time in 27 years.
  • •Ohio Stadium hosted the game against Oregon on November 7, 2026.
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Coach Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes had a strong first quarter at the Horsehoe in Columbus vs. the Oregon Ducks, but gave up 17 points in the second quarter on a day when Luke Fahey filled in for injured QB Julian Sayin . The Buckeyes got a big prediction from a former All-American before the game, but let him down as they fell behind, 38-14, with […] The post Ohio State’s implosion vs. Oregon reaches new low not seen in 27 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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