Dan Lanning needs Lincoln Riley, Desman Stephens to save Oregon's year
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Oregon's path to the College Football Playoff now hinges on an unlikely outcome involving USC. Following a season-ending injury to Dante Moore caused by a hit from Desman Stephens, the Ducks must rely on Stephens and coach Lincoln Riley to defeat Indiana this Saturday.
An Indiana loss would create a complex tiebreaker scenario for the Big Ten title race, potentially reviving the playoff hopes of Oregon and other two-loss programs. Indiana currently sits in second place in the conference, and a victory over USC would keep them in control of their own destiny for a championship game appearance.
With Indiana also scheduled to face Washington and Purdue, the upcoming matchup in Bloomington serves as the most significant remaining hurdle for the Hoosiers.
