Well, so much for the G5 teams in the College Football Playoff. After Ole Miss demolished Tulane in the early window, Oregon swiftly dismantled James Madison to secure its spot in the CFP quarterfinals. Listen closely, and you can hear the sounds of Notre Dame fans kicking themselves.
Now the No. 5-seeded Ducks will travel to face No. 4 Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl for a spot in the CFP semifinals. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET on New Year’s Day. Oregon enters as a 1.5-point road favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, while Texas Tech sits as a -105 underdog. The game’s total is set at 52.5 points.
Oregon vs. Texas Tech College Football Playoff Odds
We all expected a high-scoring matchup between James Madison and Oregon, and they sure delivered — but not in the way you’d want. Oregon ran out of the gates early, securing a double-digit lead by the time their second drive ended. The Ducks ran the score up to 34-6 at halftime, and the rest of the game was window dressing, ending in a 51-34 victory.
Now the Ducks will have to face Texas Tech, another well-rounded team with explosive offensive weapons. It’s projected to be a tight contest, and that is reflected in the championship odds. Oregon sits at fourth in the odds to win it all, with Texas Tech right behind them in fifth.
Ohio State remains the frontrunner to repeat as national champs. Here’s the full picture:
