Players and staff members shuffle out of the Oregon football locker room and collect pre-prepared meals as coach Dan Lanning and athletic director Rob Mullens pull up on a golf cart. Both are silent.

The Oregon Ducks storybook season ended at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-21. While there were many exceptional performances, including some by Oregon players, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was the best player on the field and earned MVP.

If Wednesday night was any indication, the College Football Playoff might already be decided, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have everyone else playin

• Oregon crushed by Ohio State, ending No. 1 Ducks’ season: Previously undefeated Oregon (13-1), which prides itself in physicality and mental toughness, was punched in the mouth from the start as 90,732 attended the 111th Rose Bowl.

No. 1 Oregon was blown off the picturesque grass of the Rose Bowl by No. 8 Ohio State, which built a 34-0 lead in the first half behind a barrage of explosive plays and stalwart defense.

Oregon Ducks starting running back Jordan James is injured and out for the game vs. the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Rose Bowl, according to the ESPN broadcast. T

Ohio State matchup may cause the league to push for future seeding that doesn't prioritize conference championships.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are leading 7-0 in the Rose Bowl after Jeremiah Smith took a screen pass 45 yards for the score. They are leading Oregon by a touchdown after just one minute. Will Howard, through his first seven attempts,