The playoff chatter in Pac-12 country involves not only Oregon but Utah, too.
Each has one loss, is ranked in the top 10 and would be in the CFP discussion as a 12-1 conference champion.
Win out, and each has a shot.
But that’s where the similarities end.
The Ducks and Utes wouldn’t have comparable resumes.
Oregon’s path would be wider.
Oregon’s case would be stronger.
Oregon’s prospects for hauling the Pac-12 back to playoff relevance would be better.
Game it out to the very end — envision each team’s resume as a 12-1 champ and the committee in deep discussion the weekend of Dec.