Ohio State secured a significant win against Iowa, but their next challenge comes in the form of a road game against Oregon. Coach Day remains confident in their preparation, sticking to their East Coast time schedule. However, Big Ten teams have struggled when traveling across time zones for conference games this season. Despite the addition of West Coast teams to the conference, Ohio State has limited recent history playing on the West Coast during the regular season.
The Buckeyes have a mixed record when playing in the Western time zone, with a notable win against Oregon in 1967 but losses at USC and UCLA in the past. Their upcoming game against Oregon will be their first trip to the West Coast since 2013 when they defeated California. Ohio State will have a week off following the Oregon game before facing Nebraska on October 26.
Oregon, on the other hand, has not yet left the West Coast this season. They have secured wins in home games as well as visits to Oregon State and UCLA. The upcoming matchup between Ohio State and Oregon is anticipated to be a highlight of the season. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on NBC. Ohio State will need to bring their best to overcome the challenge presented by Oregon on their home turf.
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