Wake Up! Orange Bowl New Year’s Day Open Thread
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Key Points:
- Miami pulled off a surprising and decisive victory over the favored Ohio State in the first quarterfinal game.
- Today’s key matchup features Oregon versus Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, with kickoff at 11:00 am CT (9:00 am PT).
- Texas Tech enters the game with the nation’s top defense, drawing comparisons to dominant teams like 2021 Georgia and 2017 Alabama, though questions remain about the strength of their opponents.
- Oregon, ranked third in the Big Ten after a loss to Indiana, has been solid but overshadowed by stronger teams like Ohio State and Indiana.
- A Texas Tech win could impact Indiana’s confidence heading into the Rose Bowl, as their season success hinges on victories over Ohio
