Malik Benson drops major hint about Oregon's playoff chances

Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson breaks away for a touchdown as the Oregon Ducks take on the Washington Huskies on Nov. 29, 2025, at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. | Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesWhen Mr. November starts talking about the prospects for the Ducks making a run in the College Football Playoff, fans and playoff committee members should listen.

At the interview table following Oregon's 26-14 win over Washington Saturday Malik Benson said, "Getting some rest is gonna be good for my guys. But it's gonna be scary once we get all of our guys back."

Note Benson used the phrase, "when we get all of our guys back (Emphasis added.)" Players…