Big Ten confirms Oregon has clinched spot in title game

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In its inaugural season as a member of the Big Ten, Oregon has officially clinched a spot in the conference title game -- on a Tuesday.

The Ducks, No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings ahead of Tuesday night's update, appeared to have clinched a berth in the championship when they beat Wisconsin on Saturday to go to 11-0 this season and 8-0 in conference play. The Big Ten, however, did not confirm that was the case until Tuesday afternoon.

"Following a comprehensive evaluation of all possible scenarios over the final two weeks of regular season play across all 18 teams, the Big Ten Conference determined there are no conditions whereby the Ducks do not…