Oregon Ducks defeat Ohio State Buckeyes 41-28: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAF · Oregon Ducks 41, Ohio State Buckeyes 28
The Oregon Ducks beat the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-28 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Ohio Stadium. The Oregon Ducks covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 44.5, with 69 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes final score and game recap
The Ohio State Buckeyes led 14-0 after the first quarter. The Oregon Ducks won the second quarter 17-0 to lead 17-14 at halftime. They outscored the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-14 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Dylan Raiola (Oregon Ducks): 25/40 passing for 257 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Dierre Hill Jr. (Oregon Ducks): 13 carries for 75 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Luke Fahey (Ohio State Buckeyes): 36/50 passing for 360 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Jeremiah Smith (Ohio State Buckeyes): 7 catches for 133 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes?
The Oregon Ducks covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 13 points.
The spread opened and closed at Ohio State Buckeyes -7.5.
Did Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes go over or under the total?
The game went over: 69 points combined against a closing total of 44.5, over by 24.5. 31 of the 69 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 46.5 and closed at 44.5.
How did AiQ's Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Ohio State Buckeyes to win at -305, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes game prop results: first quarter, team totals and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: Ohio State Buckeyes won the first quarter, paying -200.
- Oregon Ducks team total 17.5: the over, paying -102, with 41 scored.
- First-half total 22.5: the over, paying -112, with 31 points scored.
- Ohio State Buckeyes team total 26.5: the over, paying -125, with 28 scored.
- First-half moneyline: Oregon Ducks won the first half, paying +200.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the over, paying -120, with 14 points scored.
- First-half spread: Oregon Ducks +4.5 covered, paying -115.
Oregon Ducks vs. Ohio State Buckeyes odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Oregon Ducks at +250 and the Ohio State Buckeyes at -320. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Ohio State Buckeyes a 73% favorite. The Oregon Ducks won as the underdog at +250: $250 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Ohio State Buckeyes, the best price before the game was -295 at Caesars: priced below fair (−1.1% value).
The total moved down from 46.5 to 44.5, and the game went over.
Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Oregon Ducks 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Oregon Ducks.
This result left the Ohio State Buckeyes 6-3 in the 2026 regular season (4-1 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
What's next for Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes?
Next for the Oregon Ducks: the Michigan Wolverines at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Next for the Ohio State Buckeyes: the Northwestern Wildcats at home on Saturday, November 14, 2026.