The College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will feature the Oregon Ducks taking on the Indiana Hoosiers. This game will be held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Kickoff is set for Friday, January 9, 2026, at 7:30 PM, and it will be aired on ESPN.
Oregon Ducks come into this game with an 11-1 record. They have a perfect 5-0 record on the road. Meanwhile, Indiana Hoosiers have not lost a game this season, boasting a 13-0 record. They are ranked number one in both the AP and Coaches Polls.
Oregon Team Preview
The Oregon Ducks have been strong in their recent games. They won against the Washington Huskies with a 26-14 score. Their passing game was key, as they had 286 passing yards and no interceptions.
In the game against USC Trojans, the Ducks put up 42 points. Oregon had 257 passing yards and 180 rushing yards. Their defense grabbed two interceptions, showing strength on both sides of the ball.
Oregon’s quarterback, Dante Moore, has been effective. He has 2,733 passing yards and 24 touchdowns this season. The team also has injury concerns with some players questionable or out, which may affect their performance in upcoming games.
Indiana Team Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers have been performing well in recent games. They won against the Ohio State Buckeyes 13-10 at Lucas Oil Stadium. The team recorded 264 passing yards and 58 rushing yards in that game.
In an earlier game against the Purdue Boilermakers, the Hoosiers dominated with a 56-3 victory. They had an impressive 355 rushing yards and 193 passing yards. The team also secured 22 first downs.
Against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Hoosiers won 31-7 at home. They had 305 passing yards and 83 rushing yards. The defense was strong, allowing only 8 first downs for Wisconsin.
College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Betting Prediction
Indiana has been strong on offense this season, ranking 3rd in points for with 545. They have shown they can both pass and rush effectively, with top 30 rankings in both categories. This balanced attack could give them an edge against Oregon’s defense.
Oregon’s defense has allowed 178 points this season, which is ranked 59th. They have a decent sack rate, but Indiana’s offense is likely to challenge them. Indiana’s ability to get first downs ranks them 2nd, keeping their drives alive.
Indiana’s defense has also been solid, allowing only 141 points, ranked 53rd. Their ability to pressure the quarterback is seen in their 39 sacks, ranked 3rd. Oregon’s passing game might find it tough against this strong defense.
- Pick: Indiana -4.0
