The Oregon Ducks are the new No. 1 team in the country. The last time the Ducks sat atop the top 25 poll? November 12, 2012, when the Ducks were led by coach Chip Kelly and quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Out of 61 possible first-place votes, the Ducks received 59. Texas previously held the No. 1 spot, but they lost to then-No. 5 Georgia at home 30-15. Oregon took care of business on Friday night against Purdue, winning 35-0.
After the dramatic win over No. 4 Ohio State in Autzen Stadium, the Ducks have one of the strongest resumes in the country to go along with an undefeated record. Oregon was criticized for a close game with Boise State in Week 2, winning 37-34, but the Broncos are the No. 17 team in the country.
Georgia has a dominant win over Clemson, who has climbed all the way up to No. 9 after losing the season opener 34-3. However, …