No. 11 Oregon scored the first major upset that will shake up the College Football Playoff picture Saturday by going on the road and stunning two-touchdown favorite No. 3 Ohio State 35-28.
Taking advantage of a shaky Buckeyes run defense, CJ Verdell pilled up 161 yards and two touchdowns rushing and added a touchdown reception to lead the way. The Ducks finished with 269 yards on the ground and 505 yards overall. Senior quarterback Anthony Brown was 17-of-35 for 236 yards and two touchdowns.
The victory was a major boost to Oregon and the Pac-12 as the Ducks seek their first playoff appearance since 2014 and the conference looks to end an absence in the field that dates to Washington's selection in 2016.