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- How Oregon dominated the Orange Bowl and silenced Texas Tech
- Indiana awaits: the unbeaten threat that handed Oregon its lone loss
- Peach Bowl details: when and where Oregon plays again
- Updated College Football Playoff bracket and remaining schedule
- Matchups and storylines to monitor in the semifinals
- Where to find more information and related stories
The Oregon Ducks steamrolled into the College Football Playoff semifinals after a commanding 23-0 shutout of Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl. The win followed another lopsided postseason performance and sets up a high-stakes rematch with the only team that beat them this year.
How Oregon dominated the Orange Bowl and silenced Texas Tech
Oregon’s defense smothered a potent Texas Tech offense all afternoon. The Ducks forced turnovers, controlled field position and never let the Red Raiders find rhythm. Offense did enough to put points on the board while the unit in green kept the scoreboard clean.
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- Final score: Oregon 23, Texas Tech 0.
- Key takeaway: Texas Tech, one of college football’s highest-scoring teams, could not answer Oregon’s defensive pressure.
- Momentum: The Ducks enter the semifinal with clear confidence on both sides of the ball.
Indiana awaits: the unbeaten threat that handed Oregon its lone loss
The Ducks’ next foe is the Indiana Hoosiers, the only team to defeat Oregon this season. Indiana rolled through the Big Ten and arrives in Atlanta as the last unbeaten squad in the country.
Why Indiana is dangerous
- They dismantled Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl.
- They beat Ohio State to claim the Big Ten title outright.
- Star power: Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza has been the driving force down the stretch.
How their regular-season meeting unfolded
When the teams met in October at Autzen Stadium, Indiana controlled the clock and the line of scrimmage. The Hoosiers outgained Oregon and produced the decisive plays late. A go-ahead touchdown and a late interception sealed the win for Indiana that day.
Peach Bowl details: when and where Oregon plays again
- Date: Friday, Jan. 9
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
The Peach Bowl winner moves on to the national title game.
Updated College Football Playoff bracket and remaining schedule
Here are the remaining CFP matchups, dates and broadcast windows to help fans plan viewing.
- Dec. 19 — First round: No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, 8 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN)
- Dec. 20 — First round: No. 10 Miami vs. No. 7 Texas A&M, Noon ET (ABC/ESPN)
- Dec. 20 — First round: No. 11 Tulane vs. No. 6 Ole Miss, 3:30 p.m. ET (TNT/truTV)
- Dec. 20 — First round: No. 12 JMU vs. No. 5 Oregon, 7:30 p.m. ET (TNT/truTV)
- Dec. 31 — Quarterfinal: No. 10 Miami vs. No. 2 Ohio State, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 1 — Quarterfinal: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 4 Texas Tech, Noon ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 1 — Quarterfinal: No. 9 Alabama vs. No. 1 Indiana, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 1 — Quarterfinal: No. 6 Ole Miss vs. No. 3 Georgia, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 8 — Semifinal: No. 10 Miami vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 9 — Semifinal: No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 1 Indiana, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Jan. 19 — National Championship: TBD vs. TBD, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Matchups and storylines to monitor in the semifinals
The Peach Bowl is a rematch loaded with narrative. Oregon seeks payback and a path to the title game. Indiana aims to prove their regular-season win was no fluke and to keep their perfect record intact.
- Turnover battle: Whoever wins the turnover margin gains the clearest edge.
- Clock control: Indiana’s ability to possess the ball can shorten the game and limit Oregon’s scoring chances.
- Defensive adjustments: Watch how Oregon counters the Hoosiers’ run game and how Indiana prepares for Oregon’s pace.
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