It’s an all-Big Ten Peach Bowl: Opponents and outsiders on what Indiana and Oregon do best
The New York Times••general
Key Points:
- The 2025 College Football Playoff semifinal features top-ranked Indiana (14-0) and No. 5 Oregon (13-1), both known for high-powered offenses but also recognized for their physicality on the field.
- Indiana won the first matchup 30-20 in October, and both teams have shown strong performances against common opponents Iowa, Penn State, and Wisconsin.
- Both teams were finalists for the Joe Moore Award, highlighting their elite offensive lines, with Indiana noted for consistency and teamwork and Oregon for physicality and hustle.
- Quarterbacks Fernando Mendoza (Indiana) and Dante Moore (Oregon) are elite passers with strong arm strength and accuracy, making their offenses highly explosive and difficult to defend.
