Moore throws 2 TD passes and No. 6 Oregon derails No. 16 USC's CFP hopes with a 42

With all the buzz surrounding Saturday's game against USC, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore did his best all week to keep the Ducks focused.

Moore threw for 257 yards and two touchdowns as No. 6 Oregon likely dashed No. 16 Southern California's hopes of making the College Football Playoff with a 42-27 victory Saturday.

Kenyon Sadiq had six catches for 72 yards and two scores, and Noah Whittington ran for 104 yards and another touchdown for the Ducks (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten, No. 7 CFP), who improved their chances of not only making the playoff but also hosting a game.

The rankings, the stakes, senior day at Autzen Stadium and ESPN's “College GameDay” on hand — it all brought added attention to the game.

“At the end of the day, I kind of just kept telling the team it was going to be an emotiona