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2026 CFP Rematch: Ducks vs. Buckeyes
10 May
Summary
- Oregon and Ohio State will play Nov. 7, 2026.
- Buckeyes ranked No. 2, Ducks at No. 3 in 2026.
- Ohio State leads series 10-2 all-time.
College football titans Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes are set to renew their rivalry on November 7, 2026, with the game scheduled to take place in Columbus. This highly anticipated contest will serve as a rematch of a memorable College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
Currently, both programs are positioned at the pinnacle of college football, with the Buckeyes ranked No. 2 and the Ducks at No. 3 in post-spring top 25 rankings for the 2026 season. This could very well be the highest-ranked game of the upcoming season.
National championship aspirations are high for both teams. Ohio State boasts the best odds at +650 to win the title, while Oregon follows closely with the fifth-best odds at +800, making their upcoming encounter a potential preview of the season's ultimate contenders.
The historical record favors Ohio State, who have won 10 out of 12 previous meetings. However, Oregon secured a victory in their last trip to Columbus back in 2021 and will aim to replicate that success in 2026.
Further intensifying the excitement, both the Ducks and Buckeyes are the frontrunners to capture the Big Ten conference title. Ohio State is the favorite with +180 odds, followed by Oregon at +260. This indicates a fierce conference battle ahead.
In recent seasons, both Oregon and Ohio State have demonstrated remarkable consistency, each making consecutive playoff appearances. Their last regular-season meeting in 2024 was an instant classic, with Oregon narrowly defeating Ohio State 32-31.
