Indiana’s dominance leaves Oregon looking for a bit of open space.
Oregon State’s best chance against dominant Indiana may hinge on a rare offensive mistake.
Indiana and Oregon will meet again in the College Football Playoff semifinals for a spot in the national championship game on January 9th.
Coach Curt Cignetti and the No. 1 Hoosiers (14-0) handed the No. 5 Ducks (13-1) their only loss of the season in a close 30-20 road game in Eugene, Oregon. But it’s hard to beat a good team twice.
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Indiana dominated Alabama in the Rose Bowl, defeating the Crimson Tide 38-3. Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza wasn’t asked to do much in the game, but he scored three touchdowns in the win.
Oregon State had its best defensive performance of the season, which could bode well to complement its potent offense. The Ducks defeated Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl, forcing four turnovers in the win.
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| team | Q1 | 2nd quarter | Q3 | Q4 | F |
| Indiana | 14 | 7 | — | — | — |
| Oregon | 7 | 0 | — | — | — |
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Three plays after the turnover, Kareon Black scored from 1 yard out with 8:17 left in the first half, extending Indiana’s lead to 21-7. The scoring drive was 3 plays, 3 yards, and lasted 1 minute, 12 seconds.
Dante Moore lost a fumble when he was hit by Dale Hill Jr. at the mesh point while attempting to throw. When Mario Landino landed on the ball, Indiana began a drive at the Oregon 3-yard line with a chance to take a two-point lead.
Oregon State denied Indiana a chance to extend its lead when Nasir Wyatt sacked Fernando Mendoza for a 20-yard loss on third-and-7 from the Oregon 37-yard line. This forces Indiana to punt.
Oregon started its next attack from its own 13-yard line, trailing 14-7 with 9:35 left in the first half.
Oregon State handed a pass to Jay Harris on third-and-two, but Michail Kamara beat him for a 1-yard tackle for a loss. Indiana got the ball back and looked for a two-point lead at their own 18-yard line.
Indiana drove to the right of the field, ending with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Fernando Mendoza to Omar Cooper Jr. The Hoosiers completed an 11-play, 75-yard drive with 6 minutes, 31 seconds left to take a 14-7 lead with 40 seconds left in the first quarter.
Mendoza completed four of his passes for 41 yards and one touchdown.
Oregon State tied the game at 7-7 on a 19-yard touchdown pass from Dante Moore to Jamari Johnson. The Ducks fought back from the turnover with a big 14-play, 75-yard drive 7:38 into the game.
Indiana one play, one touchdown. D’Angelo Pons jumped a route and made a 19-yard pick-six on the first play from scrimmage, giving Indiana an early 7-0 lead. What a game!
Dante Moore and the Oregon State offense started first, starting their drive from their own 20-yard line. The penultimate college football game of the season is underway.
ESPN’s Desmond Howard, Nick Saban, Pat McAfee and Kirk Herbstreit each picked Indiana to beat Oregon and advance to the CFP Championship Game.
Billionaire Mark Cuban, an Indiana graduate, is on deck for the Hoosiers’ game against Oregon in the Peach Bowl.
He recently made a donation to the football program, according to the IndyStar.
Oregon running back Noah Whittington is listed for game time, according to CFP’s pregame availability report. However, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports that he is expected to play, although he will not start.
Oregon State will be without running back Jordon Davison, its second-leading rusher. With No. 4 rusher Jaden Rimmer on the move, the Ducks’ options are limited. It looks like Dale Hill Jr. will earn the starting spot. Read more about Oregon’s running back depth here.
Indiana running back Roman Hemby was one of the Big Ten’s most productive rushers this season and is a fifth-year starter from the University of Maryland. Here are his stats for 2025:
- in a hurry: 194 carries, 1,007 yards, 7 touchdowns (5.2 yards per carry)
- Receiving: 14 receptions for 160 yards
What channel will the Peach Bowl be broadcast on tonight?
The CFP Peach Bowl semifinal game between Indiana and Oregon will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with Sean McDonough (play-by-play) and Greg McElroy (analyst) calling the game, and Molly McGrath serving as sideline reporter.
Game streaming options include the ESPN app (with cable login) and Fubo. Fubo offers free trials to potential subscribers.
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ESPN’s Sean McDonough will provide commentary and Greg McElory will provide color analysis.
Peach Bowl Indiana vs. Oregon today start time
- date: Friday, January 9th
- time: 7:30pm ET
- position: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
Indiana vs. Oregon is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Peach Bowl predictions: Indiana vs. Oregon picks, odds
Odds provided by BetMGM, as of Sunday, January 4th.
- Spread: Indiana (-4)
- Top/Bottom: 48.5
- Money line: Indiana (-190) | Oregon (+160)
prediction: Indiana 31, Oregon 20
Indiana feels like a team of destiny right now and had a great performance against Alabama. However, the Hoosiers defeated the Ducks again thanks to a strong performance from Fernando Mendoza and the run game. Indiana also forced two turnovers on Dante Moore.
Here are the Peach Bowl winners chosen by experts within the USA TODAY Sports Network.
- Indiana 35, Oregon 21: The Hoosiers’ 30-20 win over the Ducks in Eugene in October started turning IU skeptics into believers. Indiana’s destruction of the Alabama Rose Bowl converted even the most ardent skeptic (cough, Paul Finebaum). The Hoosiers’ defense sacked Dante Moore six times and picked off the Ducks QB twice in the first matchup. And while Oregon State shut out a troublesome Texas Tech offense in the Orange Bowl, Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza leads one of the most balanced offensive lines in the nation. Believe it or not, Indiana football will be playing for the national championship. – Matt Greneske, USA TODAY
- Indiana 20, Oregon 17: The game employs the old Las Vegas trick of flipping a coin and giving the favorite three points. Oregon State is an incredibly good team, and as Curt Cinetti said after the Rose Bowl, it’s hard to beat a good team twice. But it’s harder to beat a great team once, and Indiana is a great team. After all, Fernando Mendoza vs. Dante Moore is not the matchup here. It’s the trenches, where Indiana is the best state in the country, and arms against arms. Stars are important, but Indiana is made up of under-recruited players with shoulder injuries. With that in mind, Indiana won a muddy low-scoring game against Dan Lanning, subverting the coach’s motivational tactics of “no one believes in us” (of course, the irony of not believing in Oregon State here is lost on me). – Kevin Skiver, USA TODAY
- Indiana 24, Oregon 20: The old adage that it’s hard to beat a team twice in a season has some merit, but sometimes it betrays a deeper truth. In some cases, one team is simply better than another. No matter what fans think about Indiana football based on the program’s mostly corrupt history, the Hoosiers are the best and most complete team in the sport this season, as they showed in their destruction of the Rose Bowl at Alabama. They will thwart a Ducks offense that struggled against Texas Tech’s front seven, and Fernando Mendoza will continue to shine brightly, leading Indiana to destinations previously unimaginable. – Craig Meyer, USA TODAY
Peach Bowl injury update: Who’s missing for Oregon vs. Indiana?
∎ For Oregon: The first availability report for the game was released Tuesday, and the Ducks had 14 players listed as out, including running back Jordon Davison, the team’s No. 2 rusher with 667 yards and leading scorer with 15 TDs. Wide receiver Evan Stewart, offensive tackle Genoris Wilson and running back Da’Jawn Riggs are also out with injuries.
Eight of the players on the exclusion list are players who have entered the transfer portal: defensive backs Daylen Austin, Kingston Lopa, Sione Laurea and Solomon Davis. running backs Maki Hughes and Jaden Rimmer; and wide receivers Justius Rowe and Kyler Kasper.
∎ For Indiana: The Hoosiers will be without defensive linemen Andrew DePaipe, Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt. defensive backs Amaryun Knighten and Bryson Bonds; and kicker Brendan Franke. Knighten and Depepe are in the transfer portal.
When is Peach Bowl kickoff: Indiana vs. Oregon time, date
The Peach Bowl is scheduled for Friday, January 9th at 7:30 p.m.
Where is the Peach Bowl held?
The Peach Bowl is located at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who will compete in the CFP Championship Game?
Here are the details of the teams that advanced to the CFP Championship Game:
When is the national championship game?
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is Monday, Jan. 19, at 7:30 p.m.
Where will the national championship game be held?
The College Football Playoff National Championship Game will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
