COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 4 Ohio State had an off week to stew on its devastating loss to Oregon. But despite the 32-31 setback in Eugene on Oct. 12, the Buckeyes didn't take a nosedive in the AP Top 25, nor do they have to abandon their national championship hopes. It's just that the margin for error got a little smaller.

No. 2 Ohio State falls to No. 3 Oregon in Week 7 of the 2024 college football season. Catch up with highlights and scores from Autzen Stadium.

ESPN’s College GameDay was in Eugene for the big game between Oregon and Ohio State. They go to the biggest college football game each week, and they had an easy decision about where to go during week seven. The Oregon-Ohio State clash did not disappoint, but the Buckeyes once again lost a close game.

Oct 12, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day yells for a penalty against Oregon Ducks in the second half during the NCAA football game at Autzen Stadium. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day discusses how the Buckeyes are responding to the loss against Oregon as the team moves forward to Saturday's homecoming game against Nebraska.

Ohio State’s heartbreaking loss to Oregon continues to haunt the Buckeyes as head coach Ryan Day reflects on the controversial final play.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day addressed the Columbus media on Tuesday, speaking about his team's perforance in their lone loss of the season at Oregon back on Oct. 12. Day added that his team is excited to get back to compete.

No. 3 Oregon Ducks took down then No. 2 Ohio State with a controversial - and now illegal - play call in the closing seconds. Fast forward to this morning and reports emerged revealing Ohio State head coach Ryan Day attempted to protest one of the final plays of the game.