Oregon Ducks rally from 14-0 deficit to beat Ohio State 41-28

The No. 23 Oregon Ducks overcame a 14-0 first-quarter deficit to defeat the No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes 41-28 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus.

Ohio State opened the game strongly and led 14-0 after the first 15 minutes, but Oregon scored 17 points in the second quarter and added 21 more without allowing the Buckeyes to score again.

“Yeah, we're like cockroaches, man. We won't die.”

Oregon’s comeback included a successful fake punt in the second quarter, when edge rusher Teitum Tuioti threw a jump pass to Matayo Uiagalelei for a 30-yard first down.

Freshman safety Devin Jackson recorded a toe-tap interception near midfield before halftime, and tight end Jamari Johnson scored on a rushing play.

Ohio State fans began leaving the stadium early in the third quarter as the home team struggled to respond to Oregon’s momentum.

Oregon coach Dan Lanning praised his team’s resilience after the game, saying his players did not flinch or blink despite the early deficit.

Lanning also acknowledged a lack of discipline late in the game and noted that Oregon had built momentum after the fake punt and limited Buckeyes receiver Jeremiah Smith.