Can Oregon keep pace in the widening college football talent gap?

The Ducks have never had more talent on their roster. The problem is, neither has Ohio State.

Ohio State had too much talent in Jan. 2015 for one star like Marcus Mariota to hang with. (GoDucks.com)

In retrospect, the Oregon Ducks didn’t stand much of a chance against Ohio State seven years ago. But in the lead up to the Jan. 2015 national championship game, there was enough hope in Oregon’s outliers — its Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback leadi…