Oregon’s Dante Moore’s Costly Turnovers Fuel Indiana’s Shocking CFP Peach Bowl Upset—What Went Wrong?

Could it get any worse for the Oregon Ducks at the Peach Bowl? Well, if Dante Moore’s nightmare start wasn’t a jaw-dropper, I don’t know what is. Right off the bat, his throws turned into Indiana Hoosiers’ party favors—two critical turnovers within moments that put the Ducks on their heels and the Hoosiers comfortably ahead at 21-7. It’s not just about the scoreboard; it’s about momentum, psyche, and the fierce history between these teams—with Moore now picked off multiple times by Indiana this season. If Oregon’s dream of a national championship is going to survive, Moore and his squad need a radical reset fast… or this semifinal could turn into a stunning upset no one saw coming. Ready to dive deeper into this brutal Peach Bowl saga? LEARN MORE.

The Peach Bowl could not have unfolded in a worse fashion for the Oregon Ducks, as quarterback Dante Moore’s early mistakes immediately tilted the College Football Playoff semifinal in Indiana Hoosiers’ favor.

Indiana made its intentions clear from the opening snap. On Oregon’s first offensive play, Moore attempted a pass that was intercepted by Hoosiers defensive back D’Angelo Ponds, who returned it 25 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six instantly gave Indiana a 7-0 lead and set the tone for what became a nightmare opening stretch for the Ducks.

INDIANA PICK SIX ON THE FIRST PLAY

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The interception carried extra weight given the recent history between the teams. It was the third time Moore had been picked off by Indiana across a little more than one full game of action, following two picks thrown during the Hoosiers’ 30-20 regular-season victory over Oregon in October.

Oregon’s struggles only deepened moments later. After the teams exchanged punts, the Ducks found themselves backed up at their own 13-yard line. On the first play of the drive, Moore fumbled, after the throwing arm clashed with the running back, immediately losing the ball while attempting to throw, setting Indiana up at the Oregon 3-yard line.

Oregon’s fumble leads to the Indiana TD

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Running back Kaelon Black capitalized, scoring on a one-yard plunge to extend the Hoosiers’ lead to two touchdowns. The two turnovers put Indiana to a comfortable lead at 21-7.

The Hoosiers entered the Peach Bowl aiming to buck a CFP trend, seeking to defeat the same opponent twice in one season. Moore’s early turnovers placed Indiana firmly on that path.

With a national championship berth on the line, Oregon now faces the daunting task of stabilizing its offense and protecting the football if it hopes to keep its title hopes alive in Atlanta.

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