The offseason is over and the stage is set for the 2024 season, which will undoubtedly be a historic one in the world of college football. With new teams in new conferences and an expanded playoff bracket, what lies ahead in the next few months will be exciting and entertaining to say the least.
So who will be left standing at the end? At the national level, we know the usual suspects like Georgia, Texas, Oregon and Ohio State. But what about the Big Ten Conference?
The Ducks will face a new set of opponents this season, but they should be able to hold their own against the majority of opponents. Last week, ESPN released its early-season conference power rankings. Here’s a look at Oregon’s position:
18
Purdue University Boilermakers
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17
Michigan State Spartans
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16
Indiana Hoosiers
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15
UCLA Bruins
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14
Northwestern wildcats
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13
Illinois Fighting Illini
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12
Maryland turtles
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11
Minnesota Golden Gophers
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10
Washington Huskies
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9
Rutgers Scarlet Knights
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8
Nebraska Cornhuskers
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7
Wisconsin Badgers
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6
USC Trojans
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5
Iowa Hawkeyes
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4
Michigan Wolverines
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3
Penn State Nittany Lions
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2
Oregon Ducks
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1
Ohio State Buckeyes
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