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Big Ten standings: What Oregon's win against USC means for Big Ten, College Football Playoff

No. 7 Oregon beat No. 15 USC 42-27 in a Big Ten showdown at Autzen Stadium on Saturday that carried considerable College Football Playoff implications on both sides.

The Ducks (10-1, 7-1) inched closer to a second straight playoff appearance under Dan Lanning. The Trojans (8-3, 6-2) suffered a third loss – which will make it all but impossible for Lincoln Riley to take USC to the CFP for the first time.

What was the difference in this matchup? Oregon had the running game working. The Trojans did not, and it eventually made the difference in the fourth quarter. The Ducks finished with 41 attempts for 179 rushing yards behind Noah Whittington, who had 18 carries for 109 yar

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