Overview
- Oregon’s defense forced four turnovers, with freshman Brandon Finney Jr. making two interceptions and a fumble recovery and Matayo Uiagalelei adding a strip-sack.
- Texas Tech’s offense hit season lows with 215 yards, nine first downs and 22:00 time of possession, as Behren Morton finished 18-for-32 for 137 yards with two interceptions.
- The result was the first Orange Bowl shutout since 1991, Oregon’s first bowl shutout since 1917 and just the third shutout in College Football Playoff history.
- The Ducks advanced to the Peach Bowl to face Indiana after turning takeaways into 13 points and controlling field position throughout.
- Joey McGuire declined to blame a 26-day layoff, while Dan Lanning pressed for scheduling changes as CFP leaders discuss format adjustments and byes are 1–6 in quarterfinals this era.