Oregon Ducks Defense Dominates in Orange Bowl, Secures Spot in Peach Bowl SemifinalThe Oregon Ducks defense shone in the college football playoff quarterfinal at the Orange Bowl, securing a 23-0 shutout over the Texas Tech Red Raiders. The Ducks defense, which had a shaky performance in the previous round, completely stifled Texas Techs high-powered offense, holding them to just 88 yards and three first downs in the first half.Freshman defensive back Brandon Finney Junior led the charge with three takeaways, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery, plus six tackles. Teammates Dillon Thieneman and Bryce Boettcher each had twelve tackles, while Teitum Tuioti added six stops and two sacks.Despite Oregons offense struggling with bad snaps and turnovers, the defense set them up perfectly, paving the way for running back Jordon Davisons two touchdowns. The Ducks victory improved their national title odds from plus six hundred to plus three hundred fifty, and they will face the winner of the Indiana and Alabama game in the Peach Bowl semifinal on January ninth.

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