SportsPulse: USA TODAY Sports' Paul Myerberg provides his opinion of the top three programs in the history of college football. USA TODAY
The last time most college football fans paid serious attention to Oregon, the Ducks were blowing a nice lead against Auburn. After that season-opening loss, it was easy to cast Oregon into the outer darkness – at least, if the focus is on the College Football Playoff (and let’s be honest: These days, the focus is always on the playoff).
Soon enough, the entire Pac-12 was consigned to the same place.