By the numbers: How Oregon stacks up in the race for the college football playoff

OREGON (11-1, 8-1 Pac-12)

Strength of schedule ratings: NCAA 40th; Sagarin 34th.

Record against latest teams in latest playoff rankings: 3-1.

Record against latest AP Top 25: 3-1.

Record against bowl eligible teams: 5-1.

Best wins: vs. Michigan State 46-27, at UCLA 42-30.

Loss: vs. Arizona 31-24.

Scoring margin: 24.2

Yards per play and national rank: 7.42, 2nd.

Yards per play allowed and national rank: 5.51, 67th.

AP Analysis: The Oregon Ducks are undoubtedly headed to the playoffs if they can extract revenge against the Arizona Wildcats in the Pac-12 championship game. One of the main reasons is the team's prolific dual-threat quarterback, Marcus Mariota, who is also a favorite for this season's Heisman Trophy.