Three bold predictions for Ohio State football vs. Oregon

The Ohio State football team takes on the the toughest opponent they'll see this year. We give you some bold predictions for the game.

By Ryan Stano | Oct 11, 2024

Oct 5, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a one-handed touchdown catch against Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Deshaun Lee (8) in the third quarter at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images / Samantha Madar/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images

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2. Oregon will turn the ball over at least twice

The Ohio State football team had an emphasis on forcing more turnovers this season. They worked on it all offseason. So far, the results have been mixed. They forced three of them against Akron in the first game of the season. A week later against Western Michigan, the Buckeyes didn't force one.

So far this year, they have forced nine turnovers. That's good enough for 26th in the country, tied with a bunch of other teams. In a game like this with two evenly-matched teams, there are going to be some chances taken by both teams. Dilloin Gabriel will be doing that in this game.

Against Michigan State last Friday, Gabriel had two interceptions. He looked loose with the ball against a defense that didn't give Ohio State many issues. I think something similar could happen on Saturday. I think the Buckeyes force at least two turnovers in this game.

Whether or not that will be enough to win the game will depend on whether the Buckeyes are able to take care of the ball with their own offense. Turnovers are the big thing that can give the Ducks the advantage. That, and the home crowd of course.

The final bold prediction for this game has to do with Ohio State's discipline.

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