### Ohio State Falls to Oregon in Nail-Biting Match

In an electrifying showdown at Autzen Stadium, the Oregon Ducks edged out the Ohio State Buckeyes with a nail-biting 32-31 victory. This game saw the No. 3 Ducks upsetting the No. 2 Buckeyes, marking a pivotal moment in the college football season.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day expressed his dissatisfaction with key officiating decisions he believes impacted the game's outcome. Specifically, he was critical of an offensive pass interference call on Jeremiah Smith during a crucial late-game drive. Day emphasized that while the call was significant, the overall loss was a collective team effort.

The Buckeyes, who were aiming for a game-winning field goal, saw their momentum halted by the penalty and the inability to stop the game clock in the final seconds. Quarterback Will Howard’s attempt to gain additional yards ended as the clock expired, sealing the Buckeyes' fate.

Day acknowledged the well-fought efforts of the Oregon team, particularly their quarterback Dillon Gabriel and running back Jordan James, who together powered the Ducks' offense. Gabriel's leadership was instrumental in accumulating 496 total offensive yards for Oregon, with 341 passing and 155 rushing yards.

Reflecting on the game’s atmosphere and the challenges faced, Day noted that the penalties and mistakes by the Buckeyes, including false starts, were detrimental. He highlighted the need for his team to perform better in high-pressure environments and to eliminate such errors moving forward.

Despite the commendable performance of Ohio State’s Will Howard, who fought until the last minute and made significant plays, Day reiterated that the game should not have hinged on one call or a single play. He emphasized the importance of leaving no doubt in their performance to avoid relying on officiating decisions.

With this victory, Oregon advanced to a 6-0 record for the first time since 2013, marking a significant milestone in their season. Meanwhile, Ohio State enters a bye week looking to regroup and address the issues that led to their narrow defeat. The Ducks will next face Purdue on October 18, seeking to maintain their undefeated streak.