In a year of parity and chaos Oregon has met every challenge outside a tough game against a well-coached Indiana squad, and now they are one game away from earning a dream matchup in the College Football Playoff.
The playoff committee released its Week 14 rankings update Tuesday night and the Ducks slipped past idle Ole Miss after beating No. 15 USC 42-27 Saturday. That means if the playoff were held today, they'd host Mario Cristobal and Miami in a home playoff game at Autzen Stadium, No. 11 at No. 6.
One gigantic obstacle stands in their way, though.