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It literally has not changed. Per Josh Pate, the BCS computer formulas are still being heavily relied on by the committee (who have much more important day jobs), with the main difference this year being that the committee is doing a bad job of justifying the results the computer is spitting out. The committee with finally spend some time of their own these next two weeks, puting their heads together to make changes to what the computers tell them to do, so be prepared for real chaos with this week and the final rankings/seeding next Sunday.

NFL-Lite "growing pains". Problems are unequal/uneven scheduling during regular season (thanks mega conferences). Conference championship games becoming less relevant, and actually becoming more problematic for playoff teams (but gotta crown a conference champion on the field). Long-term (iron-clad?) Bowl contracts that many communities that host them, Depend on annually since the era of college football "pagentry" (making it rather unfair for most teams playing west of the rockies). Traditionalist dedication to 'ole timey college football mentality and Not willing to accelerate the push to full-on NFL-lite (How has that worked out for the NCAA over the past quarter century?). The continued and frustrating "manipulations" from media and conference power brokers in attempting to NOT have a level playing field, by advantaging loopholes and unforeseen missing "guardrails" to further their own agendas over the benefit of the whole. I could rant go on, as I imagine many of you could easily add to these...observations. But in the current iteration of these growing pains, combined with how very young this team is, I want that One game here, at home, in the weather, in front of us ravenously, delirious, "scream and 'O' till we are hoarse by the time "Shout" echoes out throughout the Willamette Valley" Game! What a way to "Prime the Pump" and get OBD's juices a flowin' to run through (literally) the final two games to our first "Natty" of our hopes and dreams! Said it before and will continue to say it again. 🦆🏈🪨's !

I wonder if the loser of the Ohio State vs Indiana game falls to four if Georgia and Texas Tech win. If that happens, and Oregon draws the five, that would pit Oregon vs one of them in the quarters.

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How Stein Departing for Kentucky Could Impact Dante MooreOn3How Stein Departing for Kentucky Could Impact Dante MooreWill Stein is leaving for Kentucky. Dante Moore's future at Oregon could have major implications on Dan Lanning's next hire.

Curious why you think this. From the little I’ve seen of North Texas, they run a spread offense with the QB in the shotgun and seem to hit a lot of big passes down the field. I also saw a lot of 2 back formations and some RPO plays. I didn’t see many heavy sets or QB under center, in my very limited observations, but perhaps that is something that Lanning would insist he added.

There’s also Mack Leftwich, the Texas Tech OC. I think his system would integrate well into what Oregon already does. He also uses some veer and shoot sets.

Oregon DC Tosh Lupoi is reportedly a candidate for the Cal head coaching job, while OC Will Stein's name is popping up for Kentucky.

I would expect Ohio State, Indiana and Georgia to all remain in the the top 4, unless the games are lopsided loses. If BYU beats Texas Tech (unlikely) then I could see Oregon sneaking into the top 4 in the final college football playoffs rankings (to the chagrin of ESPN and the SEC). My preference would be to be ranked #5 and host the first round playoff game with only a 3 week layoff.

I’m sure that Lanning had a deal with Smart. IIRC, Lanning was also not allowed to recruit for Georgia after he accepted the Oregon HC position. I’m sure the same will apply to Stein.

Jeff Tedford also stayed on for Oregon’s bowl game after he was hired by Cal and IIRC that was the Fiesta Bowl where Oregon absolutely roasted Colorado. You can do both, if you are committed, and I would rather have Coach Stein calling plays in the playoffs than someone else. I thank and wish Stein the best. He has been a great OC for Oregon and I hope he has success at Kentucky.

David, you are absolutely right that nothing has changed in the CFP selection process. This year the goal posts get moved weekly, mainly to serve the SEC, ESPN and the rest of the mouth pieces. Along with a mini crush on the little 12. How many 12 trams could go into Iowa, Michigan, Washington or USC and win? One example: When Oregon had close wins, we saw them drop in the rankings. The Aggies escaped a home game loss againts the high school team from South Carolina and did not drop a spot. Yes they stayed undefeated but the committee gave them lavish praise for the comeback. BS. Would like to know how many committee mrmbers have watched an entire Duck game? Next year 1/2 of the SEC teams will have one more loss and 1/2 will have the same win total without their 3rd or 4th cupcake on their schedule. The bias CFP committee has out lived its purpose. Go Ducks.....

Next moves for Oregon... Autzen ZooRipples, repercussions, recruiting and next moves for Ore...Dan Lanning is a superb judge of coaching talent. He's made one home run hire after another.

Ducks vs Them | 2025 Oregon Football Game 12 | “Love Over Hate”

Presenting Game 12 of 2025 Oregon Football Ducks vs Them.

We are in the second year of the 12-team playoff, and still the playoff formula hasn’t changed from the BCS era. The formula is simple: play your schedule and don’t lose. Sounds simple, right? Just win out and you’re in, and the best teams should win out. In theory that makes sense, but the reality is that not all schedules ... The Playoff Formula Hasn't Changed

Oregon pulling off what Ohio State did last year. Avenge that one loss vs the Hoosiers in the quarters, you gotta know Dan thinks about that.

Not having to play in the conference championship game, and getting a bye would be a big advantage imo. I think Indiana would have to beat Ohio State, Alabama would have to beat Georgia, and BYU would have to beat Texas Tech for Oregon to get that path. Georgia has an Alabama problem, so I could see the Tide winning. Indiana is coached well enough to beat Ohio State, I don't like their chances in doing it twice though. Last, and probably the longest shot, is BYU beating Texas Tech. BYU has been playing with fire the last part of their schedule. Being down by two touchdowns to UCF, Cincy, and Iowa State. Sandwiched between getting their doors blown off at home vs Texas Tech.

I was hoping Stein would stay out of the SEC. I think he's going to do more with less at Kentucky. That program allocates about 75 percent of their shared revenue budget on basketball. Stein will develop an offense, and convert three stars into all league performers. I was hoping he'd go to Cal, UCLA, or Oklahoma State. Is Cal looking at Lupoi?

Yeah, he already has a job. But a Natty (as everyone calls it now) never looks bad on the resume.

Lanning showed you can still win a natty with one foot out the door so to speak. Not sayin' Will Stein is Dan Lanning, but I'd rather keep the continuity through the playoffs than go with someone who's never called plays before.

It’s on B1G network in the 60 minute version with all the wasted time removed. Still has every play. And, some replays.

I saw that pick play from a mile away. It’s not surprising how many “good” plays result from penalties. It drives me crazy when commentators lament that a holding or other penalty called back a good play. The “good play” could only have happened with the penalty.

From my perspective the Bye is preferable. At #3, Georgia was set up for that. They gain nothing by playing Alabama in the SEC title game (without their all-SEC center no less), and should they lose after having to play this extra game, they could possibly fall far enough to be on the road in the first round of the playoffs. That would be a severe penalty for the "honor" of playing for the SEC Championship IMHO.