# Ohio State’s College Football Playoff hopes take big hit with loss to Oregon, Jeremiah Smith shows frustration

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ohio-states-college-football-playoff-hopes-take-big-hit-with-loss-to-oregon-jeremiah-smith-shows-frustration/
- Published: 2026-11-08T00:40:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T01:22:45+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/ohio-state-college-football-playoff-hopes-take-big-hit-loss-oregon-jeremiah-smith-shows-frustration
- Topics: Football, Sport, World

## Key points

- Oregon beat Ohio State 41-28 after trailing 14-0.
- The Buckeyes have lost two consecutive games.
- Ohio State’s playoff hopes now depend on a strong finish and outside help.

## Summary

Oregon overturned an early 14-point deficit to beat Ohio State 41-28, handing the Buckeyes their second defeat in as many weeks. The result further damages Ohio State’s College Football Playoff prospects, while Oregon improved its own chances of reaching the postseason.

The Buckeyes led 14-0 in the first quarter, but Oregon scored 38 unanswered points, including a fake-punt drive that helped shift momentum before half-time. Ohio State is 0-2 without quarterback Julian Sayin and now needs help to reach the playoff; it has Northwestern, Nebraska and Michigan left. Oregon’s remaining opponents are Michigan, Michigan State and Washington.

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