Overview

• Betting markets trimmed Oregon’s spread from -10 to around -7/-7.5 and nudged Ohio State from -16 to approximately -14.5, reflecting weeklong adjustments reported by sportsbooks.
• SportsLine’s model projects Oregon to cover in 58% of simulations, citing an 18-game home winning streak for the Ducks entering the Autzen Stadium matchup.
• No. 1 Ohio State visits No. 17 Illinois at noon ET on Fox from Memorial Stadium in Champaign, a key Big Ten road test for the unbeaten Buckeyes.
• No. 3 Oregon hosts No. 7 Indiana at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+, pairing undefeated teams with Heisman-level quarterback play in Dante Moore and a resurgent Hoosiers offense under Fernando Mendoza.
• Oregon State’s winless start (0-6) prompted a special teams coaching change, with midseason metrics showing bottom-tier special teams and defensive efficiency as the Beavers host Wake Forest at 12:30 p.m. PT on The CW.