Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Buckeyes LIVE Score Updates: Traeshon Holden Ejected from Game

Entering this contest, Oregon has a range of positives and negatives. On the positive side, Oregon had a strong showing for their run game against Michigan State last week . The offensive line, the most questionable factor of Oregon’s offense at the beginning of the season, had one of their best games of the season under center Iapani “Poncho” Lalolou. Running back Jordan James carried the Ducks vs. the Spartans, with 166 yards and one touchdown off of 24 attempts. 

Furthermore, Oregon’s defense shined against the Spartans, limiting them to two yards per rush. Teitum Tuioti, Jordan Burch, Derrick Harmon, Tysheem Johnson, and Bryce Boettcher are all at the top of their games, and will be key for the Ducks against the Buckeyes.

However, Burch’s status for the game is currently 'questionable', as the defensive end left Thursday’s practice with a leg injury.

When it comes to weaknesses for Oregon, you have to look at their passing game. Against Michigan State, starting quarterback Dillon Gabriel had one of his worst games of the season. The transfer from Oklahoma had a 63 percent completion rate with two interceptions, and has picked up four interceptions in the Ducks’ last two games. Gabriel’s struggles to execute in the red zone was a big issue, with the Ducks going 4-6 in red zone attempts.

There’s also the issue of Oregon’s third down conversions. Oregon was 6-12 for trying to convert third downs.

Overall, several minor mistakes inhibited Oregon from a Michigan State full-out beatdown. Oregon can’t put up a half complete game or make the small mistakes that have been peppered throughout their passing game against the Spartans. Oregon’s best chance against an Ohio State that has outscored opponents this season 230-34, is their run game, as most points scored against the Buckeyes this season are through rushing touchdowns. Utilizing a heavy ground game with short passes from Gabriel is critical for the Ducks.

There’s also the return of former Oregon coach Chip Kelly, now Ohio State's offensive coordinator. While working with Ohio State’s Ryan Day, Kelly has reinvigorated Ohio State’s run game with strong seasonal performances from Quinshon Judkins and Treveyon Henderson.

Both teams are looking to make a big statement in a new Big Ten Conference, and Oregon’s team is the highest level of talent Ohio State has faced so far this season. Get ready for a close game.

The Oregon Ducks will be ready for the night in their all-black “Fly Era” uniforms. Inspired by the decade of Duck uniforms and athletes of before, these uniforms are an ode to the culture of Oregon football with their steele plate and carbon fiber wings, among other details.

“The diamond plate was inspired by a former player who liked the attitude of the heavy duty machinery and trucking and the wings were inspired by other players in ways. This was a fun way of - when we met with the Oregon players - we talked about ‘hey, we would love to find a way to honor all of these amazing eras of Oregon Football that has led to where we are today,” Quinn Van Horne of Van Horne Brands said.

Below are live score updates. Oregon vs. Ohio State kicks off at 4:30 p.m. PT on NBC. The most recent updates are at the top.

Q2 11:45: Traeshon Holden ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct.

Q2 12:08: Dillon Gabriel passes deep to Traeshon Holden for 32-yard first down.

Q2 12:26: Ohio State fumbles on kick return, Oregon's Roger Saleapaga recovers. Oregon's ball.

OREGON 12, OHIO STATE 14

Q2 12:35 OREGON SCORES: Dillon Gabriel makes a 10-yard pass to Evan Stewart for an Oregon touchdown. Two point conversion by Kenyon Sadiq is shut down by Ohio State.

Q2 13:00: Jordan James with a two yard loss.

Q2 13:42: Dillon Gabriel makes a deep pass to Evan Stewart for a 69-yard first down. Where Stewart stepped out of bounds is under review. Review is confirmed as a first and goal.

Jordan Burch seen in sweats on the Oregon sideline.

OREGON 6, OHIO STATE 14

Q2 14:22 OHIO STATE SCORES: Quinshon Judkins rushes for a 1-yard touchdown. Kick is good.

SECOND QUARTER

Q1 00:19: TreVeyon Henderson rushes for 53-yards and an Ohio State first and goal. Time out for an injured player.

Q1 00:45: Atticus Sappington attempts a field goal and misses. Ohio State's ball.

Q1 4:47: After two false start penalties and a delay of game penalty, Ohio State turns over on downs.

Q1 05:50: Jamaree Caldwell tackles Emeka Egbuka for a two yard loss.

OREGON 6, OHIO STATE 7

Q1 05:51 OREGON SCORES: Jordan James rushes for a 3-yard touchdown. Two point conversion by Atticus Sappington is intercepted by Ohio State.

Q1 06:37: Jordan James rushes for a 25-yard first down.

Q1 06:47: Derrick Harmon tackles Quinshon Judkins and recovers the ball. Oregon first down. Play is under further review. Review is confirmed a fumble.

Q1 06:56: Will Howard hurried by Matayo Uigaleilei.

Q1 07:38: After an Oregon drive that lasted 18-yards, Oregon punts to Ohio State.

OREGON 0, OHIO STATE 7

Q1 10:00 OHIO STATE SCORES: Will Howard takes a quarterback keeper to the house for a 1-yard touchdown. Kick is good.

Q1 11:23: Ohio State's Will Howard passes 32 yards to Will Kacmarek for a first down.

Q1 12:10: After holding Ohio State to a fourth and 1-yard. Ohio State's Will Howard rushes for the first down.

FIRST QUARTER

Pregame: Jordan Burch noticeably absent from pregame drills.

INJURY REPORT

OREGON

OREGON

QUESTIONABLE
1 Jordan Burch

OUT
2 Gary Bryant Jr.
6 Jahlil Florence
11 Dakoda Fields
17 Kyler Kasper
31 Zach Grisham
74 DaveIuli
77 Matthew Bedford
93 My’Keil Gardner

OHIO STATE

OUT
28 TC Caffey (Season)