The stage is set, and we know exactly what needs to happen for the Oregon Ducks to keep their season alive.
A win on Friday over the Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 Championship Game, and it’s almost a certainty that Dan Lanning and the Ducks get into the College Football Playoff.
There is some chaos that could take place that threatens that, such as Alabama beating Georgia in the SEC Championship, or Florida State staying undefeated and beating Louisville in the ACC title game, but even with those results, there’s a good chance that the Ducks get the nod, based on where they are currently ranked in the polls.
The numbers from ESPN’s Football Power Index seem to support that. Here’s an updated look on how they view things going into conference championship week: