Indiana dismantled Oregon’s defense leaving Ducks questioning what went wrong

Published on: 01/10/2026

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Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (#17) hits Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5), knocking the ball loose, as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti hoists the Peach Bowl trophy after the No. 1 Hoosiers beat the No. 5 Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the College Football Playoff semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (#4) signals a turnover as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore walks off the field after the No. 5 Ducks fall to the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers, 56-22, in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt (#13) falls into the end zone for a touchdown as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning on the sideline during a timeout as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher (middle) hoists the Peach Bowl trophy, alongside teammates Fernando Mendoza (left) and Elijah Sarratt, after the No. 1 Hoosiers beat the No. 5 Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the College Football Playoff semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana running back Kaelon Black (#8) points toward the stands while crossing the goal line for a touchdown as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) looks toward the sideline as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi walks off the field following a turnover on downs as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon wide receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) runs after the catch as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) looks for an open receiver as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarratt holds up the Peach Bowl trophy, alongside Aiden Fisher, after the No. 1 Hoosiers beat the No. 5 Oregon Ducks 56-22 in the College Football Playoff semifinals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. (#23) runs up the middle as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore throws toward the sideline as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (#15) is brought down by a host of Oregon defenders as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker (#80) hauls in a 36-yard touchdown catch with Oregon defensive back Brandon Finney Jr. (#4) defending as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (#15) scrambles up the sideline and avoids a tackle as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson (#9) walks in the end zone for a touchdown as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon players celebrate a touchdown against Indiana as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon running back Dierre Hill Jr. carries as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana’s D'Angelo Ponds (#5) carries upfield as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning (left) and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi during a timeout as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon’s offense huddles up before the snap as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana defensive lineman Daniel Ndukwe (#17) hits Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5), knocking the ball loose, as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning and defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi chat during a timeout as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon running back Jay Harris (#22) stiff arms a would-be tackler as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon linebacker Nasir Wyatt celebrates after bringing down Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon running back Jay Harris (#22) runs up the middle as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon wide receiver Malik Benson runs after the catch as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (#15) is wrapped up by Oregon defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington as the No. 1 Hoosiers face the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq catches a pass for a first down as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) before the snap as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning (left) and Tosh Lupoi (right) fire up defensive lineman A'Mauri Washington (#52) before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore on the field before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon players warm up before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore on the field before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon players warm up before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning before the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025. Oregon fans in Atlanta as the No. 5 Ducks face the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers in the Peach Bowl at the College Football Playoff semifinals from Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Friday, Jan. 9, 2025.

ATLANTA - Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher, still in uniform, sat in stone silence at the media interview table following the Ducks’ lopsided loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoff semifinals matchup at the Peach Bowl.

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