
#3Oregon Ducks
The Saturday rundown
ranked by what moves Oregon's pathYour game. You're essentially in — this is about seeding: win and you're looking at roughly the 3rd seed, lose and it's closer to the 4th.
Big Ten race: Ohio State losing helps your spot in the standings.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Washington State winning protects it.
Big Ten race: Northwestern losing helps your spot in the standings; you beat Penn State — their wins make your résumé stronger.
You're close to a playoff lock — the live question is the top-4 seed and first-round bye, and Missouri winning protects it.
Big Ten race: Michigan losing helps your spot in the standings; USC visits your schedule in week 13 — keep them ranked.
50 more games that don't move your needle
Based on 50,000 season simulations entering week 7, anchored to the AP Top 25 (week 7).