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EUGENE, Ore. — The Oregon football team moved up one spot to No. 8 in the second release of the College Football Playoff rankings on Tuesday. 

 

The Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) are coming off a thrilling road win over Iowa, which was No. 20 in the committee's initial rankings last week and moved down just one spot to No. 21 this week. 

 

Oregon is one of three Big Ten teams in the top 10, along with No. 1 Ohio State and No. 2 Indiana. The conference has six teams in the top 25 including No. 17 USC, No. 18 Michigan and No. 21 Iowa. 

 

The Ducks will host USC next Saturday, Nov. 22, following a showdown with Minnesota this Friday, Nov. 14, in Autzen Stadium (6:00 p.m. PT, FOX). 

 

The Ducks have now made 13 consecutive appearances in the CFP top 10 dating back to 2023, and 26 straight appearances in the CFP top 25 dating back to 2020. 

 

Oregon has again established itself as one of the most well-rounded teams in the nation, entering Week 12 as one of just three FBS teams in the top 15 for scoring offense (T-9th, 38.7 PPG), total offense (13th, 471.6 YPG), scoring defense (6th, 13.8 PPG) and total defense (3rd, 239.3 YPG). Additionally, UO owns the nation's top passing defense at 126.1 yards allowed per game, and ranks sixth in rushing offense at 239.67 yards per game.

 

The Ducks have also been one of the nation's top teams in terms of explosive plays on both sides of the ball, leading the country in fewest plays of 20-plus yards allowed (15) while ranking second in offensive plays of 20-plus yards (66). Oregon's overall team grade of 93.6 by Pro Football Focus is fifth-best nationally and third-best in the Big Ten.

 

UO is currently No. 7 in the Associated Press poll and No. 6 in the US LBM coaches poll. 

 

College Football Playoff Top 25 - Nov. 11

1. Ohio State (9-0)

2. Indiana (10-0)

3. Texas A&M (9-0)

4. Alabama (8-1)

5. Georgia (8-1)

6. Texas Tech (9-1)

7. Ole Miss (9-1)

8. Oregon (8-1)

9. Notre Dame (7-2)

10. Texas (7-2)

11. Oklahoma (7-2)

12. BYU (8-1)

13. Utah (7-2)

14. Vanderbilt (8-2)

15. Miami (7-2)

16. Georgia Tech (8-1)

17. USC (7-2)

18. Michigan (7-2)

19. Virginia (8-2)

20. Louisville (7-2)

21. Iowa (6-3)

22. Pittsburgh (7-2)

23. Tennessee (6-3)

24. South Florida (7-2)

25. Cincinnati (7-2)

Number 6 is the dream spot in all of this... it's possible to hit but not sure how likely.

If OBD wins out they'll be either 6 or 7 with the possibility of sneaking in at 5 depending on how the chips fall.

I know it’s going to change but my initial thoughts on the current bracket:

1. Too bad this format did not exist last year.

2. It would be amazing to host a first round game in Eugene, especially against a team like Notre Dame. I’d prefer Miami as it would be hilarious to see Mario at Autzen and see how Miami players deal with the cold and rainy weather.

3. Indiana at #2 had an easier path to the championship game than does Ohio State at #1, as they would likely face the winner of Georgia or Alabama in the semi’s.

https://www.espn.ph/college-football/story/_/id/46933253/college-football-playoff-2025-byes-bracket-new-top-25

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9 hours ago, David Marsh said:

Number 6 is the dream spot in all of this... it's possible to hit but not sure how likely.

I was think the same thing, getting to play the number 4 team if you wine sound so much better than playing tOSU at 1.

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7 hours ago, kirklandduck said:

If OBD wins out they'll be either 6 or 7 with the possibility of sneaking in at 5 depending on how the chips fall.

I'd take 6 over 5. I would rather not be on Ohio State's side of the bracket. I think Ohio State will hold onto the No.1 spot as I don't see them losing this year to Michigan and I feel they would probably beat Indiana in the B1G title game.

I'd take being on the Indiana side of the bracket for sure... I think we win in a rematch.

I've determined that I'd like to see us end up with a No. 6 or No. 7 Seed....

Heck! I WANT to be on the Indiana side. This year would be Ohio St's "last year" for us. To have the opportunity to "right the wrong" done at Autzen before tearing through to the championship game. Plus maybe getting the chance to take down Alabama (Debour) and/or maybe Miami (Cristobal) along the way, well what do they say in the Mastercard commercials..."Priceless"!

But first things first. Got us some gopher, trojan, and husky-dogs to pound down first!

🦆🏈🪨's

11 hours ago, David Marsh said:

Number 6 is the dream spot in all of this... it's possible to hit but not sure how likely.

DM, why not No. 5 with a home game vs a G6 opponent and the next game vs the 4 seed? Or, is No. 5 at 11-1 out of the question?

Thank goodness, Iowa, as it should have, remained ranked, falling only one spot to 21. This sets up a top 25 battle in LA Saturday against 17 USC. USC -6.5. Either the win over Iowa is better, or OBD will play a top 15 seed on 11/22.

UW will defeat Purdue on Saturday, and with the UCLA game in LA, should be 8-3 when OBD visits. USC is odds-on to be 8-2 when it visits Autzen, giving OBD the opportunity to finish with two solid wins. Helping the B1G would be Illinois defeating Maryland, Wisconsin in Madison, and Northwestern at home to finish 9-3 and likely ranked.

Many SEC schedules are back-loaded. I think Bama gives OK its third loss this week, and Georgia will do the same to a Texas team that still has to play A&M. No. 15. 2-loss and too highly ranked IMO, Vandy finishes against TN in Knoxville. Either Vandy takes its 3rd loss, I'm giving the Dores a win over Kentucky, or Tennessee its 4th loss.

Ole Miss should handle Florida and Mississippi State, but the Egg Bowl is in Starkville this season and is usually a closely contested game. For some reason, perhaps because it was on the road, or for no reason, the Ole Miss loss at No. 5 Georgia is better than OBD's loss against 2nd-ranked Indiana.

Georgia? Wins against Texas and Georgia Tech in Atlanta are not certainties. And if Texas plays at home like it did against Oklahoma in Dallas, A&M could have its first loss. A&M plays South Carolina in Columbia on Saturday; the Gamecocks should have beaten Bama at home.

I'm reasonably certain that Tennessee will defeat New Mexico State on Saturday, and A&M will handle Samford, not Stanford, a week from Saturday. The calculus changes next year when eight SEC teams will have one more loss than this season.

It's November, chaos will ensue. And the top 4 seeds will most likely be different than what we see in the second set of rankings.

45 minutes ago, Jon Joseph said:

The calculus changes next year when eight SEC teams will have one more loss than this season.

And thank goodness for that!

Thanks so much for your research and perspective, my Schedule-Maven friend!

I think this year's Ohio St. team is running a similar path to Georgia's repeat title in 2022. The offense may not be quite as explosive, but they haven't even broken a sweat this year. For that reason, I'd like to avoid their side of the bracket if at all possible.

The problem I see is that if we win out, it's very likely that we climb to the #5 or #4 position behind OSU, Indiana, and the SEC champ. If we lose another game, we likely lose a home playoff game.

However, the highest priority should be getting into the right rhythm at the right time and let the chips fall where they may.

Someone else noted that this could be a 3rd consecutive weather hampered game for OBD. This is good practice, because this is a very likely scenario for a mid-December home playoff game.

How does the committee's 2nd ranking compare with the well-respected Massey Computer Ratings?

The top 12 is the same as the committee, with these differences.

No. 6 Texas Tech is 4 spots higher than Massey's No. 10 ranking. Oregon at No. 8 is two spots lower than Massey's No. 6 ranking.

Other B1G differences. Massey ranks USC 4 spots higher at No. 13. Michigan is four spots higher at No. 14. Iowa is two spots higher at No. 19. Unranked Washington is Massey No. 22, and unranked Illinois is Massey No. 24.

The likely one PO spot ACC has five teams ranked in the committee's top 25. Why?

No conference is being more disrespected by the committee than the Big Ten. 🤬 I know, you're shocked, right?

I agree with others who have posted terrific comments, the 5 seed, even at 11-1, may not be there for OBD. A 12-1 Texas Tech could be the 4th seed with one of Ohio State or Indiana, and the loser of the SEC champ game, with the fifth and sixth seeds.

Last season, the committee's rankings were not influenced by conference champ games except for 3-loss ACC champ Clemson making the field. I think the committee will have to use the Champ Game results this season to come up with a logical seeding of the field.

Proletariat CFB fans are not allowed to peek behind the curtain to see the SOS and SOR rankings being used by the Wizards of Grapevine. We can only hear about it through the grapevine. 🤔 The SOS and SOR rankings the ESPN talking (dead) heads refer to are generated by ESPN's FPI and SP+.

However, as of now, OBD is ranked No. 3 by FPI and SP+. 🤪 It's only a movie!

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Don't forget to cheer for No. 22 Pitt to put No. 9 Notre Dame in the playoff pits and open up an at-large spot in the PO field.😁

GameDay is in Pittsburgh this week. Broadcast of the game on ABC at Noon Eastern, 9 AM Pacific.

The AP's take on the committee's 2nd ranking -

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Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami m...

Ohio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&a

1 hour ago, Jon Joseph said:

DM, why not No. 5 with a home game vs a G6 opponent and the next game vs the 4 seed? Or, is No. 5 at 11-1 out of the question?

I feel the no.5 seed is a stretch. Too many SEC teams on the way.

Also the 5 seed puts Oregon on the same side as Ohio State still. I would like to only meet them in the title game.

I think Oregon can take anyone ranked ahead of them in the rankings.

I'm not sure what is better. Playing tOSU after a home playoff win, who hasn't played for a month, or playing them in the championship game.

25 minutes ago, Tandaian said:

I'm not sure what is better. Playing tOSU after a home playoff win, who hasn't played for a month, or playing them in the championship game.

I'd go for the champ game in Miami. Millions of PO dollars for the conference, the chance to help Pawallll pack his bags on his way out of the country, and to tone down, if not shut down, the 'experts' dumping on the Big Ten.

How's this for a Dixie-damning fact? Including Texas, No. 3 Texas A&M's eight SEC opponents through Week 11 have a combined record of 13 wins and 34 losses. 🤪

45 minutes ago, David Marsh said:

Also the 5 seed puts Oregon on the same side as Ohio State still.

That is if Indy doesn't beat the Buckeyes and they swap places.

Indiana side for me.....

How many seats could Autzen add for a playoff home game?

As a March Madness junkie, I’ve always preferred the six seed route. Sets up a doable three then two match up and avoids a one meeting until the final game.

I would love to play Miami and then Indiana but I guess that is unlikely. But boy oh boy what petty joy it would be to ruin their happiness! I say new uniform combo for the 2nd game would be Oregon Grinch Green with petty yellow highlights.