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Why National Championship Odds Still Give Oregon Ducks Hope Despite UCLA Upset

The Oregon Ducks’ national championship hopes took a major hit after a stunning 17-15 loss to the UCLA Bruins on Saturday, dropping them out of the AP Top 25 and reshaping their playoff odds. Despite the setback, Oregon remains on the fringes of title contention, now sharing +6600 odds with UCLA, Tennessee, Texas Tech, and other top-15 teams—though their numbers have ballooned to +7000 (DraftKings) and +8000 (FanDuel) in some books.

The Ducks, led by coach Dan Lanning, entered the season with +700 odds but now trail elite contenders like Notre Dame (+500), Georgia (+450), and Ohio State (+425) by a wide margin. Their identical odds to unbeaten UCLA and Texas Tech—despite two losses—highlight the unpredictable nature of the playoff race, where even ranked teams like Tennessee (5-1) and Texas Tech (5-0) sit outside the top 10 in the AP poll.

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