Oregon’s biggest non-conference game in years is set to be one of the most-viewed games this season after it was announced that the Ducks will face Ohio State in Fox’s “Big Noon” (9 am PST) broadcast window on September 11. Pac-12 teams have struggled to gain viewership, much less recognition in the national picture, and an earlier kickoff time is sure to increase viewership. The Ducks open their season with a home game against the Fresno State Bulldogs on September 4, and the Buckeyes kick their season off against Minnesota on the road. This will be the first time the two teams have faced each other since the 2015 College Football Playoff National Championship, which Ohio State won handedly 42-20. In that same season, Oregon had another heavy-hitter non-conference opponent, when the Ducks welcomed Michigan State to Autzen and throttled the Spartans 46-27. Come fall, each team will be breaking…
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