Ohio State football vs. Oregon: Three bold predictions for the Rose Bowl

The Ohio State football team is taking on Oregon in the Rose Bowl. We give you three bold predictions for the game.

Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Rickey Gibson III (1) in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.
Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) runs the ball against Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Rickey Gibson III (1) in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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3. The Ohio State football team will force two turnovers against Oregon

One of the reasons why Oregon is the only undefeated team left in the country is because they have avoided making big mistakes. They take care of the ball and don't turn it over often. It's part of what makes their offense so dangerous and able to put up so many points.

In the first matchup between these two teams, Oregon did not turn the ball over. Meanwhile, Quinshon Judkins had a crucial fumble. That ended up being the difference in what was just a one-point game. Turnovers are going to be big in the Rose Bowl.

Ohio State's defense can force turnovers in bunches. I think they get two of them in this game. That will allow the Buckeyes to take control of the game and give their offense some breathing room. It will be the deciding factor in what should be a very close game,

Dillion Gabriel has made mistakes in the red zone because of some bad interceptions. Ohio State has the best red zone defense in the country, so he might make similar mistakes in this game. The Buckeyes will have a different game plan for him than they did the first time.

This is going to be the most talented team that Ohio State has played all season. It's going to be really hard for the Buckeyes to win this game, but if they do, they should be the favorites to win the national championship.

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