Oregon Ducks Eye Top Seed in First 12-Team College Football Playoff

Undefeated Oregon secures No. 1 ranking ahead of Big Ten Championship, with potential Rose Bowl matchup looming.

Oregon is expected to retain the No. 1 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings, ensuring a first-round bye in the expanded 12-team format if they win the Big Ten Championship.
The Ducks will face Penn State on Saturday in the Big Ten title game, with a victory guaranteeing them the top seed and a January 1 Rose Bowl appearance.
A loss to Penn State could drop Oregon to the No. 5 seed, forcing them to host a first-round game at Autzen Stadium in two weeks.
Potential playoff matchups for Oregon include games against Ohio State, Tennessee, or Boise State depending on results and seeding outcomes.
The College Football Playoff bracket will be officially revealed on Sunday, with the semifinals set for January 9 and 10, and the championship game scheduled for January 20 in Atlanta.