Ohio State is coming off a solid win against the Minnesota Golden Gophers with a 45-31 victory to start the season 1-0.

It does not get any easier for the Buckeyes as one of the favorites to win the PAC-12 comes into town for Big Noon Kickoff. The No.12 Oregon Ducks.

The Ducks last weekend had two scares. The first was that unranked Mountain West foe Fresno State came into Eugene, OR, and almost escaped with a win. Oregon ultimately survived, winning 31-24.

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The second scare was star DE Kayvon Thibodeaux exited the game with an apparent ankle injury, and he is listed day-to-day. You can read more on Thibodeaux’s injury here.

In two seasons and one game with the Ducks, Thibodeaux has 79 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 13 sacks, 6 pass deflections, and 2 forced fumbles.

Thibodeaux is widely believed to be a top 5 draft pick in next year’s 2022 NFL Draft.

Thursday on 97.1 The Fan Ohio State head coach Ryan Day praised Oregon’s athleticism, speed and coaching staff.

 The Buckeyes play host to the Ducks this Saturday at noon ET. on FOX.