AP voters and FanPulse voters seem to be in agreement about Oregon’s placement just outside the top ten. It’s clear that the SB Nation communities believe the SEC, BIG 10, ACC and BIG 12 front-runners to be more suited for the playoff than the Ducks. Oregon moved up one spot thanks to a baffling loss by Wisconsin and week nine presents some intriguing games for Duck fans.
Rooting guide for Oregon fans: An upset of #3 Ohio State at the hands of #12 Wisconsin would most likely knock the Ducks back down a spot, but would be great for their playoff hopes, but a #25 Michigan win over #10 Notre Dame would be even better.