Oregon dipped slightly in the AP Top 25 released Sunday morning but their standing has improved in one crucial way.
At 8-1 and No. 7 nationally they are ahead of 9-1 Texas Tech, 7-1 Notre Dame and 7-2 Texas. If they can stay there they would host a home game in the first round, which last year proved to be the best route to gaining momentum and making a deep run in the College Football Playoff.
The committee meets Tuesday to update their rankings ahead of the final draw on December 7. Seeds 5-8 host a first-round playoff game at home…