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Oregon Ducks secure College Football Playoff spot with Orange Bowl win, but face setback as defensive back Daylen Austin enters transfer portal. Ducks will rely on starters and backups to fill the void, facing Indiana Hoosiers in Peach Bowl semi-finals.

In a thrilling turn of events, the Oregon Ducks and Indiana Hoosiers secure spots in the college football playoff semifinals. The Ducks, after a dominant shutout against Texas Tech, prepare for a rematch against Indiana, who earned their spot with a blowout win over Alabama. Meanwhile, Miami and Ole Miss face off in the other semifinal. Fans are abuzz as three of these teams chase their first outright national championship. The Peach Bowl on January ninth features a quarterback showdown between Indianas Mendoza and Oregons Moore, with both teams peaking at the right time for a classic matchup.

Jeffrey Bassa, former Oregon Ducks player, wins bet with Patrick Mahomes after Ducks Orange Bowl victory. Mahomes, Texas Tech alum, pays up by wearing Bassas old jersey. Pro players tied to Oregon have made bets payoff by having teammates wear Ducks gear after wins. Buckner flips the script by wearing Indiana Hoosiers colors after an Oregon loss. Ducks pro alumni continue to collect wins and maintain friendly rivalries.

Oregon Ducks secure College Football Playoff spot with dominant Orange Bowl win, led by QB Dante Moores 26/33 passing for 234 yards. Fans show dedication, traveling from Eugene to Miami for the game. Ducks face Indiana Hoosiers in Peach Bowl on January 9th, seeking revenge after their earlier loss.

Jay Harris, Oregon Ducks running back, enters the transfer portal after a season of limited playing time. Despite a successful stint at Northwest Missouri State, Harris found himself behind standout freshmen in the Ducks crowded backfield. With one season left, he seeks a bigger role elsewhere, reflecting the Ducks youth movement and the evolving landscape of college football.

Oregon running back Jay Harris, a former Division Two star, is entering the NCAA transfer portal. After two seasons with the Ducks, hes seeking new opportunities, having rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown, and added 57 receiving yards in 2025. Harris, a first-team All-American in 2023 with 1,433 rushing yards and 14 TDs, is a Missouri native with one season of eligibility left. His move could impact rosters next season.

Indiana Hoosiers Quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Heisman Trophy winner, led his team to a dominant 38-3 victory over Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl quarterfinal. Mendoza, despite facing a season-high twelve blitzes, remained unscathed, throwing for 192 yards and three touchdowns. Indianas offense continued to shine in the second half, while their defense forced Alabamas quarterback out early. Coach Curt Cignetti acknowledges the challenge ahead against fifth-ranked Oregon Ducks. Meanwhile, Oregon secured their spot in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl with a shutout win over Texas Tech, forcing four turnovers and sacking their quarterback four times. The upcoming clash promises an epic showdown between Indianas explosive attack and Oregons stingy defense.