Last year, Oregon exceeded expectations in their first go-around in the Big Ten, winning 13 games and the conference title.
Then, as we all know, they were unceremoniously bounced in the Rose Bowl by eventual National Champion Ohio State.
In some senses, it was just a bad matchup, as the Buckeyes were thirsty for revenge and boasting, as usual, a roster teeming with NFL draft picks.
However, there was some questioning of how well prepared Oregon actually was, and if they make their way into the Playoff this coming year, how will the regualr season prep them for it?