The Oregon Ducks entered the season as legitimate national title contenders and ranked No. 2 in the nation. However, after eight weeks of college football, the Ducks’ odds of making the College Football Playoff are slim to none.

Oregon entered Saturday’s matchup against Illinois as a 9.5-point favorite, per DraftKings , but ultimately fell to the Fighting Illini by 11 points in a 21-10 loss. Losing by double digits to an unranked opponent is a disappointing result for any team, especially one with the talent and experience Oregon entered the season with.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore warms up as the Oregon Ducks face the USC Trojans on Sept. 26, 2026, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Even with quarterback Dante Moore sidelined and four of the team's top five wide receivers unavailable, Oregon was still favored by more than a touchdown on the road.…