re: Can Oregon shed the "soft" label with a win Saturday?

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Oregon would have a victory over Michigan State and Stanford - two teams considered "physical" outside the SEC. If not, would it take a win in the playoffs against the SEC West winner? I believe the perception won't be shed until we beat a quality SEC team even as unfair as that seems.

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I disagree that they need to beat a SEC team to shed soft. I think the term "soft" when it comes to Oregon is from the lack of beating Stanford year in and year out. Stanford is by far the most physical team they face every year and always lose. If they can finally get it done this year anybody who considers them soft is mistaken. But it always comes down to the fact the one physical team they face every year they lose.