Oregon actually put up more yards and was generally more efficient, but their failures came at critical times - four stopped fourth down attempts, including one at the goal line, and two turnovers. There's a lot that could happen between now and December, but assuming Oregon remains at their usual level, it's likely that no other playoff contender will have a bigger non-conference feather in their cap.
Wins Over Semi-Respectable Opponents
Michigan 35, Oregon State 7
For a good chunk of the first half, this had delicious schadenfreude potential, as Oregon State took an early 7-0 lead and was still up 7-3 until four minutes left in the half.