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As the day progressed, attention turned to other quarterfinal matchups, including Texas vs. Arizona State and Ohio State vs. Oregon. Both games possess intriguing dynamics that could substantially impact national standings.
Paul Finebaum predicts Texas to dominate Arizona State, highlighting the strength and completeness of the Longhorns, although Greg Mrow pointed out that Arizona State might need to exploit Quinn Ewers' potential mistakes to secure an upset.
In a rematch scenario, Ohio State was favored against Oregon, although Finebaum favored the Ducks due to their late-season form. Ryan Day's squad is noted for their potential ceiling, but consistency remains a question.