Bottle up the running game on defense
Oregon is going to want to establish the downhill running game. The Ducks will try to do it with a duo combo at running back, but also with quarterback Anthony Brown. They had some success last week against Fresno State, but this is a completely different challenge.
If Ohio State can limit the effectiveness of getting chunk plays on the ground, keep the Ducks’ offense behind the chains and make them a one-dimensional passing team, the Buckeyes will handle this one easily.