Fox Sports activities’ Michael Cohen launched his Massive Ten Energy Rankings Monday, assessing all 18 packages coming into Week 7. Whereas Indiana, Maryland, Rutgers and Illinois have had shocking begins to their respective seasons, the convention’s heavyweights took the highest two spots.
This Saturday, No. 2 Ohio State (5-0) places its undefeated file on the road when it travels to Eugene to tackle a surging, fellow unbeaten powerhouse in No.3-ranked Oregon (5-0). The matchup ought to come as no shock to varsity soccer fans and specialists. Dan Lanning vs. Ryan Day. Will Howard vs. Dillon Gabriel. Sufficient mentioned.
Irrespective of the way it’s sliced and diced, the Buckeyes and Geese have been on a collision course for Massive Ten supremacy for a number of weeks, marking the start of a doubtlessly historic rivalry transferring ahead.
Chip Kelly returns to Oregon on the alternative sideline
There’s a fair better degree of potential revenge coming into the NBC nightcap contest. Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly coached Oregon from 2009-2012, resulting in the evolution of a pass-happy, air-raid type offense. Regardless of the success, Kelly informed reporters Monday he doesn’t give himself all of the credit score for the Geese’ success.
“Yeah, effectively I didn’t construct this system. Wealthy Brooks and Mike Bellotti constructed this system,” Kelly mentioned. “I simply sort of jumped in after Mike. It’s a particular place, and I believe it’s nice for our gamers. An opportunity for them to play in one of many particular locations in school soccer. They got here out right here a few years in the past [to] play within the Shoe, we get to go play in Autzen. Autzen Stadium at the moment of day is actually particular, so I believe our guys are excited. They’re a very good crew, so I believe that’ll get your consideration straight away whenever you take a look at the movie.”
It’s additionally a crucial sport for Day, who has dominated the convention since taking on in Columbus in 2019. After profitable back-to-back convention championships, Day has struggled mightily towards Michigan the previous couple of years – his solely three convention losses in that span.
Based on CBS Sports activities, Ohio State is a 3.5-point favourite at press time. Nonetheless, odds are topic to alter.
Kickoff is ready for 7:30 p.m. ET.
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