The loss of several significant non-conference games was one fallout from last year’s college football season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Oregon and Ohio State were scheduled to meet last September in the first of a two-game series. The matchup of teams in the top 10 of the preseason poll would have been the marquee non-conference game of the season. Twelve months later, we’ll finally see the schools square off with the No. 3 Buckeyes hosting the No. 11 Ducks. It’ll be a significant test for both teams with hopes of making the playoff. Ohio State’s defense was shaky at times against Minnesota, while Oregon held off Fresno State in a game that was too close for comfort. The winner takes a major step toward its goal. The other significant showdown of the weekend sees the resumption of the rivalry between No. 10 Iowa State and No. 12 Iowa that…
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