Oregon Ducks To Face Blue Blood Team In College Football Playoff Projection

The Oregon Ducks, ranked No. 6, are gearing up for the final stretch of their season with a 7-1 record, aiming for a College Football Playoff (CFP) appearance. CBS Sports projects that Oregon will maintain its No. 6 ranking and potentially face the No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who currently hold a 6-2 record. Both teams participated in the CFP last year but did not secure the national title.

Oregon's only loss this season was against the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers. The Ducks' quarterback, Dante Moore, is expected to return in week 11 after an early exit against Wisconsin. Moore has accumulated 1,772 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, and four interceptions, with his top target being freshman Dakorien Moore. Oregon’s ground game, led by Noah Whittington and Jordon Davison, has been formidable, and their defense, under Tosh Lupoi, is among the best, allowing only