Ohio State vs. Oregon: Predictions and latest odds for Rose Bowl
Jon HoeflingIt's a classic Big Ten vs. (former) Pac-12 matchup in the 2024 Rose Bowl as the No. 1 Oregon Ducks, the only undefeated team in FBS, put their record on the line against a conference opponent, No. 8 Ohio State.
These teams played each other earlier in the year, with Oregon defending their home field, earning a 1-point victory over the Buckeyes. However, tonight's game will be held on a neutral field, which begs the question: "Does Ohio State have the advantage?"
At the very least, the Oregon Ducks have the luxury of coming off a bye. They're well-rested and anxious to get back out on the field and compete for their program's first national championship.
Here's everything to know about tonight's College Football Playoff contest.
Predictions for Rose Bowl, Ohio State vs. Oregon:
USA TODAY: No. 1 Oregon over Ohio State
Paul Myerberg writes, "Oregon’s been here before, scoring a 32-31 win during the regular season, and can use the same blueprint to score a second victory against the Buckeyes. While the Buckeyes can shift this narrative with a strong game against Tennessee, these resemble two teams moving in different directions: Oregon up, Ohio State down. Beating the Ducks would demand a major uptick in production and explosiveness from an offense that has scuffled since late October."
Cory Pappas, Sports Illustrated: Oregon 31, Ohio State 28
Pappas writes, "In their last meeting in October, it came down to the last play, and the same could be true this go around. Despite the game being a much closer proximity to Oregon, Ohio State fans will still travel and the crowd will likely be a 50/50 split. Ducks quarterback Dillon Gabriel has earned the trust of Ducks fans, and Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard and the Ohio State offense scored at will against Tennessee."
FOX Sports: Ohio State 26, Oregon 25
FOX Sports believes the Buckeyes have a slight advantage, pointing at Ohio State's 56.7% chance to win based on implied probability. That said, the Ducks have won each of the last two meetings against Ohio State.
Jaren Kawada, ClutchPoints: Oregon to win
Kawada writes, "The biggest discrepancies seem to favor Oregon. It is hard to see [Ohio State quarterback Will] Howard throwing for 300 yards against this secondary a second time, especially with Burch now in the lineup. Oregon should expect a bigger impact from the Buckeyes' backfield, but Ohio State has not topped 180 rushing yards since losing star tackle Josh Simmons for the year in the first matchup."
Ohio State vs. Oregon odds, lines:
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the favorites to defeat the Oregon Ducks, according to the BetMGM college football odds.
Odds as of Tuesday, Dec. 31
- Spread: Ohio State (-2.5)
- Moneylines: Ohio State (-135); Oregon (+110)
- Over/under: 55.5
How to watch Rose Bowl, Ohio State vs. Oregon:
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 1
- Time: 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT
- TV: ESPN
- Stream: Fubo
- Where: The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
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