Ducks Climb Inside Top 20 in Latest AP Poll

Oregon surged back into the AP Top 20 after a strong run of ranked wins. The Ducks moved up to No. 18, a week after being unranked in the AP poll. Their latest statement came Saturday in Columbus against Ohio State, which started the day ranked No. 11. After the loss, the Buckeyes dropped 10 spots to No. 21. Oregon’s résumé now includes victories over USC (No. 15), Boise State (No. 17) and Ohio State (No. 21). The Ducks have losses to No. 4 UCLA and unranked Oklahoma State and Illinois, and they host Michigan this week following a loss to Michigan State.