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Urban Meyer picks Oregon to win CFP national championship, with Ohio State right behind
Ohio State’s O-line vs. Tennessee’s D-line in the CFP
Blake Toppmeyer joins Before The Snap to break down a key matchup in the Ohio State-Tennessee College Football Playoff game.
While Ohio State football dropped to the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff after its loss to Michigan in its regular season finale, many still believe the Buckeyes are still among the top contenders for the national championship this season.
That doesn’t include former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, however.
Meyer, appearing on his podcast “The Triple Option” alongside Mark Ingram and Rob Stone recently, picked Oregon to win the national title, calling the Ducks the best team in the country.
“They are,” Meyer said when asked of his national championship pick. “I think they’re the fastest team in the country. They looked like they lost a little gas in the second half against Penn State, but when they’re on all cylinders, they’re the best team in the country.
“I think they’re the most balanced team defensively, right now. And they’re playing at a high level.”
Meyer later added his thoughts on the Buckeyes moving forward.
“I’m staring at Ohio State and Texas, that’s two of the best rosters in college football,” he said. “Maybe time will tell with Ohio State, Coach Day and that staff how to rebound from an excruciating loss to the Wolverines. … I know I gotta pick one dog. It’s Texas or Ohio State. Maybe next week I’ll pick one.”
Meyer, of course, won the national championship at Ohio State in 2014, the first year of the College Football Playoff. The 3-time national championship-winning coach finished with an 83-9 record in Columbus, reaching at least a New Year’s Six bowl in each of his seven seasons – outside of 2012 when the Buckeyes went 12-0 but were barred from postseason play.
Meyer also won national championships at Florida in 2006 and 2008 with Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Tim Tebow.
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. (KATU) — A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was recorded off the coast of Northern California, near the Oregon border, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The earthquake struck just before 10 p.m. on Friday, about 67 miles west southwest of Crescent City, Calif., or about 267 miles south southwest of Salem, Ore., at a depth of about one and a half miles.
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This earthquake did not generate a tsunami threat. No damage or injuries have been reported.
As of 11 a.m., the USGS has received 30 reports from residents who claimed to have felt shaking from this quake.
Did you feel it? Tap here to leave a report with the USGS.
According to the USGS, earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest ones felt by humans. Damage is more likely with earthquakes of magnitudes 4.0 and greater.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from May 8 drawing
37-47-49-51-58, Mega Ball: 16
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 8 drawing
1PM: 8-8-1-3
4PM: 2-2-2-8
7PM: 7-2-7-4
10PM: 1-7-4-6
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
MEDFORD, Ore. — Fire crews quickly knocked down a trailer fire Monday night that threatened a nearby home in the 3000 block of Table Rock Road, displacing one resident.
Firefighters responded around 9:20 p.m. Monday, May 4. Engine 14 arrived to find a trailer on fire and the flames threatening a nearby residence. Crews knocked the fire down within eight minutes of arrival.
No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. One resident was displaced as a result of the fire.
The cause is believed to be related to the use of an outdoor fire pit, where embers likely ignited nearby combustible materials. Officials said the fire spread from pallets and other items to the RV, causing extensive damage to the RV and minor damage to the exterior of the home.
With warmer, drier weather approaching, officials warned fire risk increases and urged people to follow outdoor fire safety tips. They recommend using a screen on outdoor fires when burning wood, choosing approved propane free-standing fire pits rather than wood-fueled options, keeping combustible materials at least 15 feet away, and discarding cigarettes, ash, embers and other smoldering materials in a non-combustible container filled with water.
Medford Police, Mercy Flights Inc. and Jackson County Fire District 3 assisted on the incident.
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