Nick Saban Makes Prediction for Ohio State-Oregon Showdown on 'College GameDay'

When the legendary former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban speaks, people pay attention. He offered key insights into his prediction for the highly anticipated matchup between the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks , set to take place Saturday night in Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon.

Both teams enter the game unbeaten, and this marks the first time the Ducks will face Ohio State as members of the Big Ten , adding to the historical significance of this primetime clash.

As the " College GameDay " crew made their picks, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee opted for Oregon, but Saban chose to side with the Buckeyes, predicting they would emerge victorious in Eugene.

Saban was joined by Kirk Herbstreit, who also selected Ohio State to win. Although Lee Corso was not in attendance, it was revealed earlier in the show that he too is backing the Buckeyes. Corso’s choice is particularly notable, as Ohio State is considered his "first love"—the first headgear pick he ever made was Brutus the Buckeye.

While the crew’s predictions have been hit or miss this season, this matchup is expected to be tightly contested. With the talent on both rosters, the game could come down to the wire, turn into a shootout, or see defenses dominate. In Big Ten football, anything is possible.

Saturday's schedule is filled with significant matchups, but this game headlines them all. Broadcast on NBC , it marks the first top-three matchup the network has covered since 1993 and the first top-five clash at Autzen Stadium, underscoring its importance.

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