It was so quiet in the Oregon locker room you could hear a season end. Amid the near silence Wednesday night, Ducks cornerback Jabbar Muhammad found himself offering a way-too-early state-of-the union assessment of his program.

For decades, the Ducks have knocked at the door of becoming a desired member of college football's elite. All they're missing is the trophy.

Amid sunshine and roses, the Oregon Ducks will face the cold, hard reality of the College Football Playoff on Wednesday in Pasadena. WATCH: No. 1 Oregon vs. No. 8 Ohio State live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with Sling (cheapest streaming plans).