The Ducks are fine. In the last 25 years, just 13 national champions got through the season undefeated, and after NIL and the portal that mark will be even harder to achieve in the 12-team playoff era.
Oregon looks to bounce back Saturday in SHI Stadium as 17.5-point favorites against 3-3 Rutgers, 3:30 p.m. PT in Piscataway, New Jersey, 2,908 air miles from home.
A week removed from a tough loss to No. 3 Indiana, the Ducks have to counter a Scarlet Knights offense with good balance, one that's dented opponents for 37.5 points a game this season.