Oregon vs. Indiana Prediction for College Football Playoff Tonight: Peach Bowl Odds & Picks

Our Oregon vs. Indiana predictions expect the Ducks' lack of depth at key positions to be a major factor in the Peach Bowl.
Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) passes as we dive into our Oregon vs. Indiana predictions for the 2026 Peach Bowl.
Pictured: Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) passes as we dive into our Oregon vs. Indiana predictions for the 2026 Peach Bowl. Photo by Kirby Lee / Imagn Images.
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My Oregon vs. Indiana prediction for tonight's Peach Bowl projects the Hoosiers to secure another decisive win against a Ducks team struggling with depth in the College Football Playoff semifinal.

Indiana enters as a 3.5-point betting favorite, with kickoff from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). The Peach Bowl is the second of our College Football Playoff predictions for the semifinal matchups.

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🏈 Oregon vs. Indiana prediction: College Football Playoff

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Predictions Odds Confidence 
Indiana -3.5 -108 via DraftKings ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Omar Cooper Jr. anytime TD +145 via FanDuel ⭐⭐⭐

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Indiana -3.5 (-108) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The last time these two programs played, Indiana announced itself as the best team in the country with a 10-point road win against Oregon. This time around, the Hoosiers are the clear top team in the country, ranked No. 3 on offense and No. 2 on defense by SP+.

With Heisman-winner Fernando Mendoza behind center, the Hoosiers should find success against an Oregon secondary lacking depth and leaning on youth.

And while the Ducks have Dante Moore, their offensive line left plenty to be desired against Texas Tech, plus Oregon is dealing with depth issues at receiver.

Score prediction: Indiana 27, Oregon 23

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Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana: Anytime TD (+145) ⭐⭐⭐

Indiana is loaded at wide receiver and should take advantage of an Oregon secondary starting three freshmen.

The best value to find the end zone among the Hoosiers' trio of star pass catchers is Omar Cooper Jr., who I'm shocked is priced longer than Elijah Sarratt (-105). The junior leads Indiana in targets (79), receiving yards (849), and total TDs (13).

Cooper's ability after the catch - he's fifth in the country in forced missed tackles on receptions (24) - has turned him into a big-play threat every time he touches the ball. He's scored in 10 of his 12 games this season, including five straight.

It doesn't hurt to have the country's best passer throwing to him, either. Mendoza leads the nation in TD passes (36), ranks No. 2 in QBR (89.5), and sits top 10 in both adjusted completion rate (79.6%) and big-time throw rate (6.7%).

⚪️ Two-headed monster in the backfield

While Oregon's secondary has questions, the Ducks have been more susceptible against the run this season, and both the Hoosiers' top running backs are poised to find success in the Peach Bowl.

Both Roman Hemby and Kaelon Black are priced at +115 to score against Oregon, after both scored in the quarterfinal win against Alabama while combining for 188 rushing yards on 33 attempts.

Hemby and Black are the unsung heroes of Indiana's success this season, with the duo ranking top two on the team in touches and scrimmage yards while combining for 15 TDs. An SGP at DraftKings for both to score has +380 odds.


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Player Position Key stats NFL draft grade
Fernando Mendoza, Indiana QB No. 1 in country in TD passes (36), No. 2 in QBR (89.5) Top 5
Dante Moore, Oregon QB Leads Power 4 in big-time throw rate (7.4%) Top 5
Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon TE 531 receiving yards, 8 TDs Round 1
A'Mauri Washington, Oregon IDL 19 run stops, 8 PBUs, 4.5 TFLs Round 1
Carter Smith, Indiana OT 0 sacks, 6 pressures allowed Round 2-3
Omar Cooper Jr., Indiana WR 923 scrimmage yards, 13 TDs Round 2-3
Matayo Uiagalelei, Oregon EDGE 18th-most pressures in the country (50) Round 2-3
Dillon Thieneman, Oregon SAF Allowing 66.9 NFL QB rating Round 2-3
Elijah Sarratt, Indiana WR 727 receiving yards, 13 TDs Round 2-3
D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana CB Allowing 63.7 NFL QB rating Round 4-5

📊 Live Oregon vs. Indiana odds: Peach Bowl

Oregon vs. Indiana opening odds

  • Moneyline: Oregon +150 | Indiana -180
  • Spread: Oregon +4 (-108) | Indiana -4 (-112)
  • Over/Under: Over 46.5 (-110) | Under 46.5 (-110)

📈 Oregon vs. Indiana betting trends

Oregon Statistic Indiana
13-1 W-L record 14-0
8-5-1 ATS record 9-5
7-7 O/U record 7-6-1
6.9 Yards per play 7.0
4.3 Yards allowed per play 4.5
+0.6 Turnover margin +1.3
5-0 Last 5 games 5-0
W, 23-0 vs. Texas Tech Previous result W, 38-3 vs. Alabama

🤑 Oregon vs. Indiana betting splits: Peach Bowl

Betting insights via BetMGM.

Bet type % of bets % of handle
Oregon ML (+150) 45% 26%
Indiana ML (-180) 55% 74%
Oregon +3.5 26% 48%
Indiana -3.5 74% 52%
Over 48.5 68% 76%
Under 48.5 32% 24%

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📺 How to watch Oregon vs. Indiana: Peach Bowl

  • Date: Friday, Jan. 9
  • Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
  • TV: ESPN

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