Ohio State suffers third loss, ending chance for College Football Playoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Ohio State lost 41-28 to Oregon during Week 10, marking its third defeat of the season. The Buckeyes, who started strong with a 14-0 lead, allowed 41 unanswered points afterward, and managed a late touchdown. This loss secures Ohio State's worst season finish since 2011, with three losses under interim coach Luke Fickell being the first since then. The team, now 6-3, will face Northwestern, Nebraska, and Michigan in the closing games of the regular season.
- •Ohio State led 14-0 before losing 41-28 to Oregon
- •The loss marks the Buckeyes' worst record since 2011
- •Ohio State's last season with three losses was 2011
- •The team is now 6-3 with three games remaining
- •Big losses to Southern California and Oregon impact playoff hopes
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — With Oregon loss, Ohio State clinches worst season since this interim coach led Buckeyes
"Ohio State's third loss this season marks its worst finish since the disastrous 2011 campaign. Putting the defeat to Oregon in context:
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