Oregon Ducks' Intriguing Odds of Making The College Football Playoff

The Big Ten will be represented well in this upcoming season, as multiple teams have a great chance of making the college football playoffs in 2026.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 12:30am by

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The Oregon Ducks have the second-best odds of making the College Football Playoff within the Big Ten, according to FanDuel Sportsbook, at -270. They are narrowly ahead of the Ohio State Buckeyes (-240) but trail the defending national champion Indiana Hoosiers (-330). Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's decision to return for his final season is a key factor in the Ducks' playoff chances.

Why it matters

The Ducks and Hoosiers are expected to be two of the top contenders in the Big Ten this season, with both teams returning star quarterbacks. However, the Hoosiers will have to replace several key offensive players who left for the NFL, while the Ducks bring back more of their core production.

The details

Oregon's odds of making the College Football Playoff (-270) are second-best in the Big Ten, behind only the Indiana Hoosiers (-330). The Ducks are narrowly ahead of Ohio State (-240), the only other team with minus odds. In terms of missing the postseason, the Ducks have the second-best odds at +210, behind the Buckeyes at +190. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore's decision to return for his final season is a major factor in the Ducks' playoff chances, as he was projected to be a top-five NFL Draft pick.

  • The Ducks face the Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9, 2026.
  • Oregon head coach Dan Lanning spoke at the first day of spring practice on March 12, 2026.

The players

Dante Moore

The Oregon Ducks' quarterback, who opted to return for his final season instead of entering the NFL Draft, where he was projected to be a top-five pick.

Dan Lanning

The head coach of the Oregon Ducks, who is leading the team's push for a College Football Playoff berth.

Fernando Mendoza

The Indiana Hoosiers' quarterback, who is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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