The No. 3 Oregon Ducks entered Autzen Stadium like Muhammad Ali, undefeated, untouchable, and confident. Their 18-game home streak shone like Ali’s record before facing Joe Frazier. On October 11, No. 7 Indiana landed the left hook that nobody saw coming. Oregon’s offensive line protection faltered first, like Ali’s first knockdown in the Fight of the Century. Their rushing attack fell next, barely a yard in the second half. Two fourth-quarter interceptions sealed the upset, just as Frazier’s barrage ended Ali’s unbeaten run.

David Pollack looked into the manner in which the Ducks lost and one glaring issue that Curt Cignetti exploited. On See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack , the analyst gave props to the Hoosiers for how they fought the game. “They were more physical than Orego

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