#5 - Oregon Ducks (At-Large) vs. #12 - Boise State Broncos (G5 Auto-Bid)
The Oregon Ducks would face the automatic qualifier from the Group of Five leagues, and the team receiving the most votes from the votes (but not ranked) is the Boise State Broncos from the Mountain West Conference. This is a departure from the Coaches Poll, where Memphis grabbed the auto-bid. The Ducks receive the first “at-large” selection and are ranked third in the country in both preseason polls. Oregon figures to have a high-powered offense led by transfer quarterback Dillon Gabriel and a group of explosive skill weapons. The defense could be the unit that makes a real jump and elevates Oregon from really good to elite. Boise State beats out Memphis and Liberty for this slot, but what will happen if the Flames go unbeaten against a cakewalk schedule? The Ducks would be a massive favorite over Boise State, and this is a game we'll see on September 7 at Autzen Stadium. The winner, likely Oregon, would get to play old PAC-12 foe Utah in the Fiesta Bowl to go to the semifinals. If offered that path, Dan Lanning would take it without hesitation.
Oregon Odds to Make the CFP: -300
