PASADENA — Two minutes into the fourth quarter, the Rose Bowl sound system blasted “Shout,” the famous “Animal House” song played during every Oregon home game. Tens of thousands of fans dressed in green sang in unison as the shadows grew long and the sun set behind the San Gabriels.

No. 1 Oregon was blown off the picturesque grass of the Rose Bowl by No. 8 Ohio State, which built a 34-0 lead in the first half behind a barrage of explosive plays and stalwart defense.

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 playing for second this season. Ryan Day's team came out and looked every bit the national championship favorites against the number one-ranked team in all of college football,