Ohio State will face an opponent with comparable talent for the first time this season when it takes on Oregon at Autzen Stadium on Saturday.
While Ohio State’s first five opponents would have struggled to put together a combined lineup on par with the Buckeyes’ starting 22, Oregon has plenty of players who could push for starting jobs or at least contribute at Ohio State.
Both teams’ rosters are well-stocked with veteran stars and highly touted recruits, setting up what should be a competitive game in all phases. There aren’t many areas where either team has a clear and obvious advantage over the other, making this battle between the nation’s second- and third-ranked teams a true matchup game.