Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith had eight catches for 81 yards and a touchdown at Washington. Need to know: Oregon doesn't play Ohio State or Michigan during the regular season, and it has a bye week to prepare for the Hoosiers on Oct. 11. The Sooners don't have a road win on par with beating the Irish in South Bend, though. Need to know: If Penn State doesn't beat Ohio State, it's not a lock to reach the playoff at 10-2. If Penn State loses to Ohio State, it has to beat Indiana to have a chance.