DucksWednesday, November 11
Oregon jumps seven spots to No. 16 in the College Football Playoff rankings
The PDXtoday team
Oregon is right back in the playoff mix. The Ducks (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) rose seven spots to No. 16 in the College Football Playoff rankings, revealed Tuesday evening on ESPN, after a 41-28 road win over Ohio State. The Buckeyes fell eight spots to No. 20. Quite the elevator ride for a team that started at No. 23.
Oregon climbed seven spots while Ohio State fell eight
College Football Playoff ranking (No. 1 is best)
Sources: OregonLive.com, Central Oregon Daily
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| First rankings | Nov. 10 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 23 | 16 | −30% |
| Ohio State | 12 | 20 | +67% |
- Ohio State's record: 6-3 overall, 4-2 in the Big Ten
- Playoff field: 12 teams
- Next: Michigan visits Saturday
To get in as an at-large team, Oregon needs to finish inside the Top 11, because one spot goes automatically to the top-ranked Group of Six champion. The other route: get some help, run the table and win the Big Ten championship game. Central Oregon Daily says Michigan's defense is among the nation's best, a major test for the Ducks' offense.
Oregon has two ways into the 12-team playoff
| Path | What it takes |
|---|---|
| At-large bid | Finish inside the Top 11 |
| Automatic bid | Get help, win out, win Big Ten title game |
Source: OregonLive.com
Sources: OregonLive.com, Central Oregon Daily