Oregon blanks Texas Tech in Orange Bowl as defense leads charge into CFP semifinals
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Key Points:
- Oregon defeated Texas Tech 23-0 in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl, showcasing a dominant defensive performance that included four sacks and two interceptions against Texas Tech's quarterback Behren Morton.
- Oregon's offense, led by quarterback Dante Moore, was efficient but cautious, focusing on short passes and controlling the clock rather than explosive downfield plays, with Moore completing 26 of 33 passes for 234 yards and one interception.
- Texas Tech, despite a strong season with 12 wins by 20+ points and a powerful offense, struggled offensively against Oregon's defense, managing only nine first downs and being shut out for the first time in a CFP game.
- The game continued the CFP first-round
