We have a premier matchup headlining this week of college football action, with the No. 3 Oregon Ducks hosting the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes this Saturday night. Kickoff for this Big Ten matchup is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET at Autzen Stadium, with NBC on the broadcast.
Ohio State is a 3- to 3.5-point favorite in college football Week 7 odds — depending on the sportsbook — with Oregon getting +130 odds on the moneyline. The over/under line is at 54.5 points.
Below, we’re looking at some of the player props for this game, focusing on Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka. We also cover an Ohio sportsbook promo that is available to new users.
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Ohio State vs. Oregon player prop tool
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Player props for Ohio State vs. Oregon
How Emeka Egbuka could get over 67.5 receiving yards
Egbuka has topped this number in four straight outings, averaging 95.5 receiving yards per game with five touchdowns in that time. Defenses have been unable to contain the 6-foot-1, 205-pound senior in single coverage, and the opposition can’t really double him because Jeremiah Smith is equally dangerous.
Oregon is averaging 37.8 points per game and playing with plenty of pace, which could generate good offensive numbers for both teams in this matchup. Oregon’s secondary has not had much success in terms of generating turnovers, and the Ducks’ defense is yielding touchdowns on 91% of opponents’ red zone possessions. With former Oregon coach Chip Kelly serving as its offensive coordinator, Ohio State should be able to move the ball and finish drives.
How Emeka Egbuka could get under 67.5 receiving yards
While the competition hasn’t been up to this level, Oregon has held opponents to just 160.5 passing yards per game, good for 10th-best among FBS teams. Opponents are only averaging 5.3 yards per attempt against the Ducks, and Egbuka has been a big-play machine in recent weeks, so he should have the full attention of Oregon’s coaching staff.
The Ducks might shade safety coverage toward Egbuka and take their chances with Smith, who is talented but still only a freshman. If Oregon decides to shadow Egbuka with top cornerback Jabbar Muhammad, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard should have no problem looking at Smith and Carnell Tate in more favorable matchups.
How Dillon Gabriel could get over 252.5 passing yards
Oregon’s offense is built to rack up yardage between the 20s and keep defenses on their heels with an up-tempo approach. After transferring from Oklahoma, Gabriel is starting to get the hang of that scheme, and he’s averaging 289.2 passing yards per game for the Ducks.
He passed for 344 yards at Oklahoma State and 285 yards against Texas in his sole starts against top 25 teams last season. Gabriel leads all qualifying quarterbacks with a 75% completion rate this season, and he frequently gets it done with high-percentage routes that could offset Ohio State’s ample talent in the secondary.
How Dillon Gabriel could get under 252.5 passing yards
With Chip Kelly on the coaching staff, Ohio State can get some first-hand advice on Oregon’s offense. The Buckeyes have as much defensive talent as any program in the country, and they can execute a good game plan to slow Gabriel and the Ducks offense. The Buckeyes just held Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara to a measly 98 passing yards, and the Ohio State defense is allowing the fewest yards per play (3.5) in the nation.
While his yardage has been consistently impressive with Oregon, Gabriel has struggled with his decision-making, especially in the red zone. Ohio State is the favorite here for a reason, as the Buckeyes could generate some takeaways that could swing this game and limit Gabriel’s production.