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.
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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…