Why are teams with a bye struggling in the College Football Playoff?

Teams with a bye have a significant layoff, potentially leading to rust and loss of momentum, contributing to their 0-6 record in quarterfinal games.

Who did Oregon beat in the Orange Bowl to advance?

Oregon defeated the Texas Tech Red Raiders with a 23-0 shutout in the Orange Bowl to advance in the College Football Playoff.

Who will Oregon play next in the College Football Playoff?

Oregon will play in the Peach Bowl against the winner of the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide game.

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Oregon's CFP Run: Bye Week Blues Haunt Rivals

2 Jan

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Summary

Oregon defeated Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl to advance.
Teams with a bye in the 12-team playoff are 0-6.
Oregon awaits the winner of Indiana-Alabama in the Peach Bowl.

Oregon's CFP Run: Bye Week Blues Haunt Rivals

The Oregon Ducks have advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinals following their commanding 23-0 shutout victory against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl. This performance underscores a developing narrative within the expanded 12-team playoff format, where teams earning a first-round bye have yet to secure a win, holding an 0-6 record in quarterfinal matchups.

The bye week, intended to offer rest and preparation, appears to have become a disadvantage. Teams with a bye have had nearly a month off between games, a stark contrast to opponents who play an additional contest. This layoff might disrupt momentum or lead to rust, contributing to the surprising win-loss record for bye teams.

Oregon now sets its sights on the Peach Bowl, where they will face the winner of the Indiana Hoosiers and Alabama Crimson Tide game. The Ducks are looking to continue their playoff journey, having already experienced the sting of an early exit after earning the top seed and a bye last season.