Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks Prediction, 1/1/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ohio State Buckeyes vs Oregon Ducks

Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Location: Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Ducks (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Oregon Ducks (13-0) are hosting the Ohio State Buckeyes (11-2) at Autzen Stadium on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in the CFP Quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl. Ohio State opens this matchup as 2.5-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 54.5.

The Ohio State Buckeyes step onto the field holding a record of 11-2 for this year. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Buckeyes stepped onto the field against the Tennessee Volunteers and walked away with a win by a score of 42-17. The Ohio State Buckeyes ran the ball 33 times and totaled 156 yards, earning them an average of 4.7 yards per tote. On the day, they ran 64 plays which gave them 473 yds. Ohio State gave up 14 pass completions on 31 tries for a total of 104 yards, and a completion rate of 45.2%. In the running game, the Buckeyes conceded 152 yards on 39 attempts, which calculates to 3.9 yards per run allowed.

Regarding scoring, the Ohio State Buckeyes are sitting at 36.0 points per game. Offensively they are averaging 168.2 yards on the ground ranking them 58th in the nation. The Buckeyes have earned 5,555 total yards for the year. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Ohio State has amassed 31 touchdowns via the pass and 29 touchdowns on the ground. Ohio State has earned 272 first downs as a unit, and they have been called for 55 infractions for 506 yards. They have surrendered the football 14 different times.

The Buckeyes rank 1st in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 11.4 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 2.9 yards per rush and 101.1 rushing yards per game so far this year. Overall, they have conceded 1,314 yards via the ground game in 13 outings. When it comes to passing yards, the Buckeyes have conceded 1,836 yds which has them sitting in 1st in Division 1. They have given up 141.2 yards per outing via the pass as well as giving up a completion percentage of 58.5%. In total, they have given up 242.2 yards per outing which has them ranked 1st in the country. They have surrendered 4 touchdowns via the pass and 10 touchdowns via the ground game.

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The Ducks come into this game with a record of 13-0 for this season. In their last game, the Ducks got the victory with a final of 45-37 when they played the Penn State Nittany Lions. Oregon rushed for 4.3 yards per carry, finishing with 183 yards on 43 carries. The Ducks finished the contest with 466 yds while running 75 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Ducks pass defense conceded a completion rate of 51.3%, surrendering 226 yards on 20 for 39 passing. Oregon conceded 35 rushing attempts for 292 yards (8.3 yds per rush).

The Oregon Ducks maintain an average of 449.8 yards per game, ranking them 13th in the country. The Oregon offense has totaled 567 yds of penalties on 72 violations, which has them ranked 68th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They hold an average of 171.8 run yards per game and have rushed for 2,233 yards for the season. They have thrown 7 picks while losing 5 fumbles and they have been able to earn 308 1st downs. When it comes to putting points on the board, the Ducks are ranked 13th in D-1 holding an average of 35.9 points per game. For the season thus far, the Ducks have racked up 3,614 passing yards in addition to holding an average of 278.0 passing yards per contest, which is ranked 14th in Division 1.

Oregon has allowed the opposition a total of 1,639 rushing yards (126.1 yards per outing) in addition to 14 touchdowns via the rush for the season. They have given up 12 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 175.7 yards per contest, ranking them 8th in D-1. Their defense has tallied 7 fumbles recovered and 12 interceptions on the campaign. The Ducks defense has been on the field for 803 plays, which ranks 57th in Division 1. The Ducks are giving up 17.8 points per contest, which has them 12th in D-1. This season, they have conceded 231 points.

Who will win tonight's Buckeyes/Ducks college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Buckeyes -2.5

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