Ohio State football has its mind on one thing -- a College Football Playoff national championship. At this point, anything short of that is going to be a disappointing outcome for the Buckeyes, especially after they slaughtered the No.

The Oregon Ducks’ championship chase ended with a disheartening 41-21 defeat to the Ohio State Buckeyes in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff. Forty-one Ducks played in the Rose Bowl loss,

Despite the setback, Oregon has a bright future. The Ducks' ability to recruit and their acquisitions through the transfer portal have paved the way for long-term success.

Despite their loss, Maryland saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Julian Reese, who went 9 for 12 en route to 22 points plus seven rebounds and two steals, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Jordan Geronimo, who went 5 for 6 en route to 10 points plus six rebounds and three blocks.

The Maryland Terrapins hit the West Coast in an underdog role for a Sunday afternoon Big Ten Conference matchup with the 9th-ranked Oregon Ducks.

Coach Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks basketball team are coming off an Illinois Fighting Illini beatdown at Matthew Knight Arena, 109-77. Sunday's game against coach Kevin Willard and the Maryland Terrapins will be streamed live on Peacock at 1 p.