No. 5 Oregon Moves On To Playoff Semifinals, Topping No. 4 Texas Tech, 23
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Key Points:
- Oregon defeated No. 4 Texas Tech 23-0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl, advancing to the semifinals where they will face either No. 1 Indiana or No. 9 Alabama in the Peach Bowl on January 9.
- Oregon's defense dominated, forcing four turnovers and shutting down Texas Tech's high-powered offense, which had been second nationally in points per game and fifth in yards per game.
- Key defensive plays included a fumble caused by Matayo Uiagalelei and three takeaways by freshman Brandon Finney Jr., while quarterback Dante Moore threw for 234 yards and Jordon Davison scored two rushing touchdowns.
- This game continued a trend in the 12
