Ohio State lost to Oregon in October and saw a defense that was thought to be the most talented in years give up 500 yards of total offense to Oregon. Though the defense turned things around after that, Ohio State’s offense was inconsistent, and the units rarely meshed at the same time.

Oregon was the lone undefeated team in the College Football Playoff, but its postseason run went up in smoke in the quarterfinals. What happened?

No. 1 Oregon lost to No. 8 Ohio State 41-21 in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game at the Rose Bowl Wednesday night. Here’s a roundup of what was written nationally and in Columbus after the game: No.