The No. 1-ranked Oregon Ducks have had a tremendous season, remaining undefeated through the first 11 games. The Ducks (11-0) are coming off a closer than expected 16-13 win over Wisconsin on Nov. 16. They will have a chance to regroup after the narrow victory, as they have an open week and do not play on Saturday or during Week 13.
Does Oregon play today?
No, the Ducks do not play today. They are on one of their two mandated open weeks. All college football teams have at least two open weeks to rest and recover. The Ducks are on their second open week of the season before their final regular season game against Washington on Nov. 30.
Can Oregon make it to the college football playoff this season?
Yes, the Oregon Ducks can and will make the college football playoff this year. Even if they lose their final game of the regular season, they will participate in the Big 10 Championship Game. The winner of the Big 10 Championship game will also make the playoffs.
The Ducks will be the favorite to win the Big 10 Championship, but even if they lose, they will still make the playoffs. In the new 12-team playoff format, the five highest-ranked conference champions automatically make the playoffs. The four highest-ranked of those teams earn a bye through the first round.
The next seven spots go to the next seven highest-ranked teams as determined by the CFP selection committee. Since Oregon is the No. 1-ranked team ahead of Week 13 and has an open week, they will still be in a position to make the playoffs if they lose the championship game.
Even if they lose their last regular season game against Washington, they almost definitely will still be in a position to make the playoffs. Although nothing is 100% guaranteed, the Ducks are as close to a lock to make the college football playoffs as any team can be at this stage of the season.
Oregon college football schedule 2024
The Ducks only have one game left on the schedule, but since they are locked into the Big 10 Championship Game, they have two games they can prepare for. The most likely opponent for the championship is Indiana.
- Nov 30 vs. Washington
- Dec 7 @ TBD
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