The Oregon Ducks suffered a 30-20 home loss to Indiana in Week 7; where does that leave them in terms of national title odds?
Coming into Week 7, it was clear that this weekend would have a major impact on the season outlook for the Oregon Ducks. Coming into Autzen Stadium was the Indiana Hoosiers, who, along with the Ducks, had a bye week to prepare for the top-10 matchup.
The outcome surprised many. The Hoosiers stormed into Eugene and came away with a decisive 30-20 victory, completely stymying an explosive Dante Moore-led Oregon offense in the second half. But it wasn't just the Hoosiers' defense, as quarterback Fernando Mendoza led an impressive game-leading drive in the fourth quarter.
The loss was the Ducks' first of the season, putting a damper on a promising start to the season.
But, as is the beauty of the 12-team College Football Playoff, the season is far from over. A one-loss Big Ten team is almost assuredly going to receive a spot. Two losses may even have a chance as well — though Oregon would hate to run that risk.
Let's take a look at how far the Ducks' national championship odds fell and who rose above them after Week 7.
Ohio State Buckeyes (+350)
Previous Odds: +420
Week 7 Result: W 34-16 vs. Illinois
Record: 6-0, 3-0 Big Ten
Alabama Crimson Tide (+650)
Previous Odds: +650
Week 7 Result: W 27-24 vs. Missouri
Record: 5-1, 3-0 SEC
Miami Hurricanes (+900)
Previous Odds: +900
Week 7 Result: Bye
Record: 5-0, 1-0 ACC
Indiana Hoosiers (+950)
Previous Odds: +2700
Week 7 Result: W 30-20 vs. Oregon
Record: 6-0, 3-0 Big Ten
Georgia Bulldogs (+1000)
Previous Odds: +1000
Week 7 Result: W 20-10 vs. Auburn
Record: 5-1, 3-1 SEC
Oregon Ducks (+1000)
Previous Odds: +550
Week 7 Result: L 30-20 vs. Indiana
Record: 5-1, 2-1 Big Ten
Texas A&M Aggies (+1400)
Previous Odds: +1600
Week 7 Result: W 34-17 vs. Florida
Record: 6-0, 3-0 SEC
Notre Dame Fighting Irish (+1500)
Previous Odds: +2200
Week 7 Result: W 36-7 vs. NC State
Record: 4-2
Texas Longhorns (+1700)
Previous Odds: +1800
Week 7 Result: W 23-6 vs. Oklahoma
Record: 4-2, 1-1 SEC
Texas Tech Red Raiders (+2000)
Previous Odds: +3000
Week 7 Result: W 42-17 vs. Kansas
Record: 6-0, 3-0 Big 12
Ole Miss Rebels (+2200)
Previous Odds: +1900
Week 7 Result: W 24-21 vs. Washington State
Record: 6-0, 3-0 SEC
Oklahoma Sooners (+2200)
Previous Odds: +1600
Week 7 Result: L 23-6 vs. Texas
Record: 5-1, 1-1 SEC
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