Both teams played Michigan State this season. In the second week of the season Oregon defeated Michigan State in Eugene with a final score of 46-27. Michigan State actually led 24-18 at halftime but Oregon took control in the second half with two interceptions which led to touchdowns. Ohio State defeated Michigan State at East Lansing in November with a final score of 49-37, in a game which Ohio State controlled from start to finish.
Oregon has been fairly consistent with its running offense, including a season low of 144 rushing yards against Arizona (regular season) and a season high of 301 rushing yards against Arizona (Pac-12 Championship) and Florida State (Rose Bowl). The Ducks only failed to eclipse 172 rushing yards in one game. Oregon has been even more consistent with the passing game with a season low of 210 against UCLA and a season high of 380 against South Dakota. Oregon has only failed to exceed 238 passing yards once. Look for Oregon to have 170 rushing yards and 225 passing yards.
The Oregon defense has been strong against the run limiting all but two teams to under 200 rushing yards, including a low of 63 for Washington State. UCLA did break through for 328 rushing yards and Arizona did have 208 rushing yards in the regular season. The Ducks have been vulnerable to the pass with four teams passing for over 300 yards and eight teams passing for over 250 yards. Look for Ohio State to have 275 rushing yards and 275 passing yards. Ohio State will win 42-31.
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