College Football Playoff quarterfinals: How Ohio State can beat Oregon in three-not-so-easy steps

As Oregon’s victory total climbed throughout what became a perfect regular season in Eugene, so did our curiosity.

What would it take to beat the Ducks? Was there a weakness to exploit? Or were bad bounces and worse luck the only opponents capable of toppling the most complete and consistent team in the nation?

As the weeks passed, the Hotline periodically reached out to college football analysts, insiders and former coaches, granted them anonymity and asked for the keys to beating the Ducks.