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Yikes. And A&M was a contender for the SEC title until very late in the season…

Tosh Lupoi previews Ohio State. Oregon Ducks Defensive Coordinator Tosh Lupoi Previews Ohio State Buckeyes Offense WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes will matchup in the Rose Bowl for a place in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh

The 11th ranked team in the B1G (6-6 going into the game) beat the 6th ranked team in the SEC. (8-4) What is going to be the SEC homers excuse this time?

I am actually much greedier than most at this point. While I could salute 13-1 (or whatever), if my Dawgs do not win this thing, I want so bad for the Ducks to have that 0 in the loss column when all is said and done. Lanning may have the Ducks relevant most years from here on out, but the prize is there for the taking NOW!! It may not be next year or in any given year thereafter, As for the question that opened this thread: Hell no I don't want to know the outcomes in advance. When I DVR a game that I, for some reason, cannot watch live, I insulate myself from spoilers even if that involves not watching TV or listening to the radio until I can watch the game. Should I accidentally learn the result, I often erase the recording unless there are really compelling reports about how tense the ending was. But that is far less satisfying than watching live IMHO.

This. I’ve been so impressed with what Bucky has accomplished with Tampa Bay as a rookie. He is so tough and shifty, grinding out games even while injured. We have missed his all around run game this year. But JJ and NW are still an impressive duo. Those runs where they played human dump trucks were among my favorite of the season!!

I’ve been thinking a lot about the differences between DG and Bo. After the Maryland and Wisky games, I was really wondering about the offense and our inability to put more than 30 on the board. I recently rewatched the two games against UW to review Bo’s command of the offense, his run threat and even his arm, and see what were the differences that led us to explode for 40-50 pts in recent season. But Dillon has such intangible qualities. It took a few games for him to gel in Steins offense. I think he would be even better if he magically had a second season in our system. Despite the difference in physical qualities compared to Marcus, Herbert and Nix, he is a world-class competitor and a true winner. His leadership and confidence during the tough drive is incredible. That 4th and 9 to Ferg was so money! I’d definitely take DG as the QB of the eight remaining teams.

Oh but I want OBD to win so bad. To shut them all up. Outside of Duck Nation, it feels like nobody wants Oregon to win the Natty. FEBU

I've gone after Whittington before and he immediately proved me wrong. But last year's running back tandum of Irving and James I think was much stronger. Whittington just isn't as consistent as either of them and gets stopped a lot easier. I'm looking forward to seeing what Riggs can do next year.

Let's see, who should win this? Lanning, Curt Cignetti, Boise State’s Spencer Danielson, Arizona State’s Kenny Dillingham, Penn State’s James Franklin, Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, Texas’ Steve Sarkisian, and Georgia’s Kirby Smart.

Amen, everything from here on out is gravy.

Absolutely, and again, JJ has been great, but Bucky Irving, or LMJ? That would be unreal.

Well 16-0 cannot be a possibilty without this great Duck team being 14-0 the evening of January 1, 2025. So proud of OBD's journey in 2024 to reach 13-0 and bring home the BIG CCG Crown. Now i know some on this Forum felt the Ducks could go 12-1 or 11-2 and be BIG Champs. How many felt they could achieve 13-0? I sure didn't........ What i find interesting is that so much narrative or conversation is focused on how can OBD's beat the big bad buckeyes. WTH! i would ask how does osu2 beat the only unbeaten team left standing. Just a few weeks back, osu2 was a train wreck. They couldn't even handle a mediocre Michigan team in the toothless Shoe. The buckeyes had such a talent advantage over the Wolverines and they put up 10 points. 10 points....... 2 weeks later they play an overrated, mismatched Tennessee team and wipe the floor with them. The talent level created mismatches that the Buckeyes took advantage of. Now all of a sudden they are an unbeatable juggernaut that OBD's cant beat? Kiss my ...... When these 2 teams step on the field the talent level will be fairly equal except at QB, Edge Rushers and totality of skill position players. Oregon has the edge...... However, just like in October, the Buckeye cornerback cannot cover Stewart. I am certain the cornerback has improved his technique and has more game time experience. But he is not any faster now then he was then. This is a mismatch that the Buckeyes cannot overcome. If they bracket or zone Stewart then Tez will be wide open and find the endzone, often. A recipe for Duck points. As long as the Duck O plays clean and mistake free then expect 42 to 56 points from this offense. I could create scenarios where the Ducks will have tightends wide open in seam routes or bubble screens. I would ask, how does osu2 stop the Duck O? Now the Duck D needs to not let osu2 reach 40 points. Its a tall task but this is an exceptional D that is far superior to Michigan or Tennessee. You cant shut down the osu2 offense. Just limit it so the Duck O can create scoreboard separation. Go Ducks 14-0......

I love Mariota but I'm not sure he would fit this offense like Gabriel does. However... Justin Herbert in this offense would be a nightmare for any team.

Simple. Win out. Beat osu2 for a second time, then beat THEM. Them being any opponent who steps on the field, B1G, SEC, or Independent.

Hmmm. Let's see...the SEC or Ohio State?

I will never want osu2 to win anything, so, if somehow, they win the Rose Bowl, my utter disdain for them will just expand. SEC crowing is just background noise now.

Love this thread! I'm very pragmatic, so I tend to agree with Solar. Also, I have kids and other things tugging at my time, so knowing in advance that the game is worth watching or not...almost priceless All of that said, would you rather lose to the buckeyes and have them win it all over the SEC, proving that the B1G is legit, or beat the buckeyes and then lose to TX or GA, and listen to the SEC crowing? Enquiring mind wants to know...

The only way to get rid of the anxiety is to be grateful for the season we've had, even if we lose. 13 and 1, B1G champs is a great year! My definition of gratefulness is "the art of lowering your standards and expectations."

I find a nice bottle of Grey Goose helps lol

I would want to know, for sure, but only after I found out this weekend’s winning lottery numbers.

This logic is hilarious... OBD are more likely to lose because they haven’t lost yet. I know the 3 door problem says you should change course after the first win, but football isn’t a game of chance.

Getting your first title is a big achievement. To do it you would have to 16 games and beat five straight championship caliber opponents in a row. The first team to do any of that. I don't think we're going to be seeing many undefeated squads going forward.

Well, it would save me a ton of....

No! The anticipation is half of the fun. Time on this earth has taught me patience. It will happen if I manage to keep breathing. If I don’t, it will happen anyway.