Who won Oregon vs. Ohio State on November 7, 2026? No. 23 Oregon defeated No. 12 Ohio State 41–28 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, November 7. Ohio State scored the first 14 points, but the Ducks responded with 38 unanswered points before the Buckeyes scored twice late in the fourth quarter. The final score and statistics were confirmed in the official reports published by Oregon Athletics and Ohio State Athletics.
Information checked November 8, 2026. This article reports the finished November 7 college football game. It does not include betting lines, unofficial social media statistics or predictions.
Oregon vs. Ohio State 2026 final score by quarter
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 0 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 41 |
| Ohio State | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
The university box score lists an attendance of 103,551 at Ohio Stadium. Both teams finished the contest with a 6–3 overall record and a 4–2 Big Ten record. Review the full official box score for every play and participant.
How did Oregon overcome a 14–0 first-quarter deficit?
Ohio State took an early 14–0 lead with two rushing touchdowns by Bo Jackson, from 16 and eight yards. Oregon kicker Gage Hurych opened the Ducks’ scoring with a 33-yard second-quarter field goal. Dierre Hill Jr. then rushed for a nine-yard touchdown to make it 14–10.
The turning point came near halftime. Oregon converted a fake punt during its comeback and later scored on a two-yard rush by Jamari Johnson at the end of the second quarter, reaching the break ahead 17–14.
Oregon extended the run after halftime: Hill broke free for a 48-yard rushing touchdown early in the third quarter, and Dylan Raiola threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Dakorien Moore. Raiola later found Brandon Smith for a 15-yard score to make the game 38–14 with 12:02 left in the fourth quarter.
Ohio State narrowed the margin through late touchdown passes from Luke Fahey to Jeremiah Smith and Nate Roberts. Oregon’s Hurych also made a 40-yard field goal in the closing minutes. The final result remained Oregon 41, Ohio State 28.
Did Oregon really score 38 consecutive points?
Yes. Oregon’s official game story specifically identifies a 38–0 scoring run after Ohio State’s 14–0 start. That run includes Oregon’s two second-quarter touchdowns, both third-quarter touchdowns and the early fourth-quarter Brandon Smith touchdown. Ohio State scored its remaining 14 points after Oregon built a 38–14 advantage. Oregon’s play-by-play recap explains the sequence.
Who were the leading players in Oregon vs. Ohio State?
Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola: 25 completions on 40 attempts for 257 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and no interceptions. Oregon’s other completion was a 30-yard pass by Teitum Tuioti on a fake punt; this is why the Ducks’ team passing total is 287 rather than Raiola’s individual 257.
Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr.: 75 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. His scores included a nine-yard run before halftime and a 48-yard run in the third quarter.
Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey: 36-for-50, 360 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and one interception. Jeremiah Smith led Ohio State’s receiving output with 133 yards on seven catches and one touchdown, while Bo Jackson rushed for two touchdowns.
What were the official team statistics?
| Statistic | Oregon | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Total offense | 395 yards | 413 yards |
| Passing yards | 287 | 360 |
| Rushing yards | 108 | 53 |
| First downs | 22 | 23 |
| Third-down conversions | 8 of 17 | 6 of 14 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 1 of 1 | 0 of 4 |
| Time of possession | 30:01 | 29:59 |
Ohio State finished with more total offensive yards than Oregon, but the Ducks produced the decisive unanswered scoring run and succeeded on their only fourth-down attempt. The box score also records Ohio State’s four unsuccessful fourth-down tries. Total yardage alone cannot be used to reconstruct the score.
What was the fake-punt play that helped Oregon?
In the second quarter, Oregon used a fake punt on which Teitum Tuioti threw a 30-yard pass to Matayo Uiagalelei. The completion helped extend the drive that ended in Hill’s first touchdown. Oregon’s official recap identifies this as one of the team’s important momentum-changing plays; the later interception and goal-line score helped Oregon take a halftime lead.
Who do Oregon and Ohio State play next?
As listed in each school’s published schedule on November 8, Oregon hosts Michigan on November 14, 2026, while Ohio State hosts Northwestern on November 14 at noon Eastern on FOX. Schedules and broadcasts can change; verify them through the Oregon schedule and Ohio State schedule before making plans.
Where to find verified highlights, the box score and playoff rankings
Use the official Oregon/Ohio State box score and school athletics video links for game footage. For the separate postseason picture, see our 2026 College Football Playoff rankings guide, and for another November 7 SEC result see our Alabama vs. LSU 31–13 game report. This result does not itself establish a final playoff berth.
Primary sources
- University of Oregon Athletics: Ducks Blitz Bucks With 38 Straight Points (Nov. 7, 2026)
- University of Oregon Athletics: Official box score and scoring summary
- Ohio State Athletics: Official November 8 game report
Image: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, at the separately held November 15, 2025 Ohio State military appreciation football game. It is an authentic U.S. Air National Guard public-domain archival photo of the correct venue, not a photograph from the 2026 Oregon game. Tech. Sgt. Alexis Wade / Ohio Air National Guard / DVIDS.
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What was the final Oregon vs Ohio State score in 2026?
Oregon defeated Ohio State 41–28 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on November 7, 2026.
How many unanswered points did Oregon score?
Oregon scored 38 consecutive points after falling behind 14–0.
Who was Oregon's leading passer?
Dylan Raiola finished 25-of-40 for 257 passing yards and two touchdowns. Oregon's team total was 287 passing yards because Teitum Tuioti completed a 30-yard fake-punt pass.
Who scored Oregon's rushing touchdowns?
Dierre Hill Jr. scored two rushing touchdowns, and Jamari Johnson added a two-yard rushing touchdown.
