A highly anticipated rematch between Indiana and Oregon will take place in the Peach Bowl, determining who will advance to the national championship. Currently ranked No. 1, Indiana has previously triumphed over No. 5 Oregon this season with a 30-20 victory in Eugene, marking a significant milestone in Coach Curt Cignetti’s attempted rebuild of the Hoosiers’ program.

Indiana’s recent performance includes a dominating 38-3 win in the Rose Bowl against Alabama, while Oregon, known for its resilience, has also fared well with solid wins against James Madison and Texas Tech recently.

Key Considerations for the Game

• Oregon’s Running Game Implications: The Ducks will be missing their leading running back Jordan Davison due to injury, which adds pressure on their offense as they depend on Noah Whittington to step up.

• NFL Draft Prospects: Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza and Oregon’s Dante Moore are two quarterbacks attracting attention as potential high picks in the upcoming NFL Draft. With Mendoza already generating a buzz after a successful season, the stakes are high.

Game Details

• Date: Friday, January 9
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
• Broadcast: ESPN | Live Stream available on Fubo

Prediction: Despite the challenge of repeating success against a strong Oregon team, I’m leaning towards Indiana to emerge victorious once more.