With epic upset of Ohio State, Oregon announces itself as a contender

Posted Sep 13, 2021
After No. 12 Oregon outmuscled, out-schemed and eventually outlasted No. 3 Ohio State, 35-28, in the season’s first truly seismic upset on Saturday, it marked more than a two-touchdown underdog winning on the road. It spoke to something greater, an axis-shifting victory that thrust the Oregon Ducks into the College Football Playoff conversation. (Yahoo! Sports)

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