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How Oregon's win over Ohio State boosts Pac-12's College Football Playoff hopes

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- As the clock expired and the Oregon Ducks erupted in celebration, freshman standout linebacker Justin Flowe, who was sidelined with a boot on his right foot one week after being named Pac-12 freshman of the week, threw his towel on the ground and turned to the Ohio State fans behind him.

"It's over," he yelled. "Go home!"

Actually, it might just be the beginning for Oregon.

With Flowe and starting defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux -- two of the team's top defensive players -- both out with injuries, No.