Oregon's College Football Playoff dreams have been dashed
Oregon Ducks quarterback Justin Herbert warms up. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire)
There were quite a few lessons to be learned during Week 13 of the college football season, as some early season favorites tumbled, while other fringe contenders stayed in the mix. Let's take a look at three of the biggest storylines that emerged.
Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert struggled early, and by the time he found his groove in the second half, it was too late. His 304 yards and two touchdowns through the air could not make up for a pair of costly interceptions.
Oregon is out
Oregon may have still been on the outside looking in for the College Football Playoff entering its Saturday matchup with Arizona State, but all hope was lost when the Ducks lost a heartbreaker, 31-28.Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert struggled early, and by the time he found his groove in the second half, it was too late. His 304 yards and two touchdowns through the air could not make up for a pair of costly interceptions.
These two interceptions by Jack Jones (@presidentjacc) and Khaylan Kearse-Thomas (@HitmanK7) in the 4th quarter were game changers, leading to 11 ASU points.
— Schmidty (@TheEthanSchmidt) November 24, 2019
Oregon's Justin Herbert had only thrown 3 INTs all season until Saturday night against the Sun Devils. @DevilsDigest pic.twitter.com/WMjUZwBcIV
Oregon still has a chance at the Rose Bowl, while the Pac-12's last hope to make the College Football sits with one-loss Utah. Utah needs to defeat Colorado this week to clinch the Pac-12 South Division title and a spot in the conference championship game against Oregon.
This gives Alabama a better chance to make the College Football Playoff. If we assume LSU beats Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, it wouldn’t be a stretch for the committee to put Alabama in the fourth spot, assuming Clemson and Ohio State are still unbeaten.
The Wolverines will play Ohio State this weekend, and what a game it will be. I believe Michigan has a great chance to win this game and upset the apple cart.
No one is playing as well as Michigan right now.
Alabama finds new life
Alabama crushed western Carolina 66-3, but its biggest gain came when Oregon lost.This gives Alabama a better chance to make the College Football Playoff. If we assume LSU beats Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, it wouldn’t be a stretch for the committee to put Alabama in the fourth spot, assuming Clemson and Ohio State are still unbeaten.
Michigan continues to roll
Michigan found something at halftime against Penn State and has been a new team since.The Wolverines will play Ohio State this weekend, and what a game it will be. I believe Michigan has a great chance to win this game and upset the apple cart.
No one is playing as well as Michigan right now.
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