Oregon football is officially back in the US LBM Coaches Poll Top 25, busting in at No. 19 after their absolute shocker, a 41-28 upset over Ohio State in Columbus. Talk about making a statement after being off the radar!
The Buckeyes Took a Massive Hit, Ducks Are Surging
Seriously, that 41-28 victory over Ohio State was a wake-up call for the entire Big Ten. The Buckeyes, who were sitting pretty at No. 10 last week, completely tanked, dropping ten spots down to No. 20. That’s their lowest ranking since way back on Sept. 21, 2014, which tells you just how big a deal this loss was. Meanwhile, our Ducks, who hadn’t even been ranked in the previous two polls since their October 24 loss to Illinois, catapulted into the top 20. You saw that defense, right? Outside linebacker Nasir Wyatt was in their backfield celebrating a sack, making sure Ohio State knew they weren’t just showing up.
Oregon’s Season: A New Vibe After the Upset
This win wasn’t just about a ranking boost, it completely changed the vibe around Oregon’s season. They’re now 6-3 overall and holding a respectable 4-2 record in Big Ten Conference play. That puts them in a wild six-way tie for third place in the conference standings. Who’s leading the charge in the Big Ten? No. 4 UCLA is still undefeated at 9-0 (6-0 in conference), and No. 5 Indiana is right behind them at 8-1 (5-1 in conference). Remember, Oregon was only No. 23 in the first College Football Playoff rankings just days ago on November 3, so this jump is massive for their trajectory.
What’s next for the Ducks? They’re heading back home to Autzen Stadium for a 12:30 p.m. game this Saturday against Michigan. After a win like that, Autzen is gonna be absolutely rocking, and you know they’ll be looking to prove this wasn’t just a one-off. The Associated Press Top 25 is still dropping later today, so we’ll see if the rest of the country is feeling the Oregon hype too!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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