Oregon Ducks Maintain Strong CFP Playoff Contention Following 7-1 Season Start

The Oregon Ducks are entering their second bye week of the 2025 season with a 7-1 record and remain strong contenders for the College Football Playoff (CFP) despite a key loss to Indiana. Their playoff fate largely depends on winning their final four games against Iowa, Minnesota, USC, and Washington, with critical matchups on the road against Iowa and Washington potentially shaping their seeding. Oregon currently holds a 75% chance of making the CFP, ranking sixth behind teams like Indiana, Ohio State, and Georgia, but must monitor outcomes of other teams such as Vanderbilt and Georgia, whose performances could influence Oregon's playoff positioning. Meanwhile, LSU Tigers face a difficult season and coaching transition after firing Brian Kelly, with their future coaching prospects tied to the success of candidates Lane Kiffin at Ole Miss and Jeff Brohm at Louisville, whose teams' performances could impact LSU's ability to secure top coaching talent. Both the Ducks and LSU are navigating pivotal moments where outcomes of other games and teams directly affect their immediate goals—Oregon aiming for a playoff spot and LSU seeking a coaching solution.