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.

The Oregon Ducks fell in the Rose Bowl to the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-21 on Wednesday. It was not the ending to the season the Ducks wanted, as Oregon came into

• Oregon crushed by Ohio State, ending No. 1 Ducks’ season: Previously undefeated Oregon (13-1), which prides itself in physicality and mental toughness, was punched in the mouth from the start as 90,732 attended the 111th Rose Bowl.