Players and staff members shuffle out of the Oregon football locker room and collect pre-prepared meals as coach Dan Lanning and athletic director Rob Mullens pull up on a golf cart. Both are silent.

If Wednesday night was any indication, the College Football Playoff might already be decided, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have everyone else playin

The Oregon Ducks storybook season ended at the hands of the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-21. While there were many exceptional performances, including some by Oregon players, Ohio State safety Caleb Downs was the best player on the field and earned MVP.