Oregon

Indiana turned its Peach Bowl semifinal into a demolition, scoring on the opening snap and overwhelming Oregon in a 56–22 rout that confirmed this unbeaten run is built on dominance, not novelty. With Fernando Mendoza surgical and the defense merciless, the Hoosiers didn’t just reach the national title game—they announced themselves as a final boss.

Under the Friday night lights in New Jersey, the Oregon Ducks walked away with a win over Rutgers — but both head coaches left focused less on the scoreboard and more on what their teams revealed about themselves. “It was a beautiful night for football,” Oregon head coach Dan Lanning said. “Everyone here has been fantastic, very hospitable. It’s been a good experience. I came here once before as a GA and we didn’t win, so it’s nice to come back and be able to get one. Rutgers is one of those teams where maybe they’re better than what represents.”

Despite a late-game rally fueled by home runs from Tyler Pettorini and Nick Giamarusti, Ohio State fell to Baylor 8-6 after the Bears exploded for four runs in the eighth inning. The Buckeyes showed resilience but struggled to contain Baylor’s offense, highlighting ongoing challenges as they prepare to face No. 9 Oregon State.

Minnesota pulled off a stunning 77-69 upset over No. 15 Oregon, marking their biggest win in four years. Dawson Garcia led the charge with a season-high 31 points, while Parker Fox notched his first double-double as the Gophers extended their win streak to three games.