No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 1 Indiana: The Oregonian/OregonLive makes its Peach Bowl picks

No. 5 Oregon vs. No. 1 Indiana: The Oregonian/OregonLive makes its Peach Bowl picks

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Key Points:

  • No. 5 Oregon faces No. 1 Indiana in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with the winner advancing to the CFP Championship game on Jan. 19 in Miami.
  • James Crepea highlights the quarterback matchup between Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza as crucial, predicting a close game with Indiana winning 28-24.
  • Aaron Fentress points to Oregon’s offensive struggles, especially in the running game and quarterback protection, forecasting Indiana to win 24-17.
  • Bill Oram believes Oregon’s resilience and late-game execution could secure a 33-27 victory, despite Indiana’s strong season and statistical advantage.
  • Key concerns for Oregon include injuries in the running back position and the need for