Mike Henneke and I are getting great exercise. We\u2019re listening to the game on the radio, which is several seconds ahead of the TV broadcast. On big plays, we dash to the TV in the conference room \u2014 a distance of 51 feet. I figure we\u2019ll put in a mile before the game is over.<\/p>\n
I enjoy listening the Jerry Allen call the plays on the radio, more than Brent Musberger on ABC.<\/p>\n
Ohio State gets two more field goals and takes a 16-10 lead into halftime. The Buckeyes\u2019 defense is living up to its stingy reputation. \u2026 Four fields goals \u2014 three by Ohio State and one by Oregon. The kicking game may decide this thing.<\/p>\n
Alex and photographer Jesse Skoubo are back from the Rio Theater, where nearly 150 Duck fans turned out.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow was it?\u201d I asked Jesse. \u201cI don\u2019t know?\u201d he replied. \u201cI was too busy taking pictures.\u201d<\/p>\n
How did halftime fly by so fast?<\/p>\n
The Ducks finally take the lead in the third quarter. Jeremiah Masoli fakes a handoff to Blount, then almost walks in for a 1-yard TD.<\/p>\n
Another field goal by Ohio State puts the Buckeyes back on top 19-17. The Ducks drive on the next possession, but Blount coughs it up and the Buckeyes get a touchback.<\/p>\n
The Ducks get a pick at Ohio State\u2019s 42 with 2:50 left in the third. The Ducks go three and out, but kick it to the Buckeyes\u2019 10.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re going into the fourth quarter. It\u2019s going to be a wild finish<\/p>\n
Editor Hasso Hering arrived awhile ago to edit some stories for Saturday\u2019s paper. He is oblivious to what\u2019s going on in the game. He looks up at one point and asks, \u201cWhat\u2019s the score?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201c19-17 Ohio State.\u201d someone says. Hasso chuckles, then continues reading.
\nUNDER the 47.5-point total.
\nOregon took control in the second half and outlasted Oregon State 37-33 in Week 14. Oregon failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, but the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 63.
\nLaMichael James ran for 166 yards off 25 carries with three touchdowns in that win.
\nTeam records:
\nOhio State: 10-2 SU, 8-4 ATS
\nOregon: 10-2 SU, 7-5 ATS
\nOhio State most recently:
\nWhen playing in January are 4-6
\nWhen playing on grass are 6-4
\nAfter outgaining opponent are 8-2
\nWhen an underdog on the road are 4-6<\/p>\n
Oregon most recently:
\nWhen playing in January are 1-1
\nWhen playing on grass are 6-4
\nAfter outgaining opponent are 9-1
\nWhen favored at home are 9-1
\nA few trends to consider:
\nOhio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
\nOhio State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games
\nThe total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon’s last 5 games
\nOregon is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
\nOregon is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games<\/p>\n