Todd Blackledge to Call Ohio State vs. Oregon Game: Here’s What You Need to Know

Todd Blackledge, a veteran college football analyst, is set to call the highly anticipated matchup between the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks on Saturday, October 12. The game, scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT, will be broadcast nationally on NBC and streamed exclusively on Peacock, NBC’s streaming platform.

Blackledge, a former college football star and NFL quarterback, has been a prominent figure in college football broadcasting since his retirement from professional football. He will be joined in the booth by Noah Eagle, who will provide play-by-play commentary. Kathryn Tappen and Paul Burmeister will report from the sidelines.

In the lead-up to the game, Blackledge expressed his expectations, stating that he believes Ohio State will live up to the hype but is eager to see a strong performance from Oregon. This matchup is significant, given the historical context and the current form of both teams. Ohio State leads the series 9-1, although Oregon secured a notable victory in 2021.

The game will be played at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, a venue where the Ducks have an impressive record, having won 34 out of 35 games since 2018. The matchup is expected to be intense, with both teams looking to make a statement in the college football landscape).