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Unexpected Underdogs Set to Shock the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals—Who Will Rise?

Unexpected Underdogs Set to Shock the College Football Playoff Quarterfinals—Who Will Rise?

Both teams have an embarrassment of riches at the offensive skill positions. Jeremiah Smith could win it for OSU, or Tez Johnson could for Oregon, and on and on. But a defensive splash could just as easily be the difference.

For Ohio State, watch veteran edge rushers Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau, who have paced the unit all season and combined for 22 adjusted sacks plus 39 run stuffs. Both were inspired in the first round against Tennessee, playing like dudes who were absolutely furious in the wake of the Michigan loss that capped the regular season. For Oregon, the key man may be tackle Derrick Harmon, whose 18 run stuffs and 10 adjusted sacks exemplified what a load he’s been in the middle of the Duck defense. The Michigan State transfer has been a revelation this season, and he’s a good fit for Ohio State’s most glaring offensive weakness: a backup center trying to pace a sometimes-awful short yardage run game. Buckeye starting center Seth McLaughlin was still on the field last time these teams played. His injury shifted guard Carson Hinzman to snapper and resulted in redshirt freshman Austin Siereveld joining the lineup at left guard. We’ll see how much havoc Harmon can wreak against them.

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