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We forget how many offensive plays were saved in the past because of QBs that could RUN or scramble to get valuable yardage.

No Stats, Just Effort: Oregon vs Portland State- The Oregon Defense Needs to Prove Their Worth- Dante Moore and the Offense Need to Lock In- The Receivers Need to Bring More EffortIt’s arguable that the two most talented units on the Ducks this season are the defensive line and the wide receivers. We need to see those two groups show up on Friday like they’re angry at the world. If they’re not willing to bring the energy, there are guys on the bench who will. The message on media day was that everyone was hungry this season. So far it looks like most of the Ducks are only a little peckish. On3No Stats, Just Effort: Oregon vs Portland StateFor the Oregon Ducks, the upcoming game on Friday against Portland State isn't about stats or box scores. It's about effort and anger.

Oregon Ducks injury report: Latest updates ahead of Portland State https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/09/16/oregon-football-injury-report-portland-state-week-3/91786339007/

Oregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. Portland State In Autzen StadiumOregon hosts Portland State and here is everything Ducks fans should know ahead of the last nonconference game of the season, including the latest Eugene weather forecast, TV information and pregame quotes from coach Dan Lanning. What color do Oregon fans wear on Saturday? The Ducks color schedule encourages fans to wear green at Autzen Stadium. Below is everything Ducks fans should know ahead of Oregon’s last nonconference game of the season, including the latest Eugene weather forecast, TV information, betting odds and pregame quotes from coach Dan Lanning. WEATHER REPORT: The forecast for Eugene on Friday looks like great football-playing weather: a sunny day with a high of 79 degrees, and a clear night with a low of 51 degrees. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Ducks Fans Color To Wear vs. Portland State In Aut...EUGENE - The No. 21 Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium for a Friday night matchup with Portland State. After falling to 1-1, the Ducks have an opportunity to

Only one thing?! Focus on today - one week at a time. IF, Everyone improves we get better. Oregon Ducks On SIDan Lanning Wants Oregon Focused On One Thing After Oklah...The No. 21-ranked Ducks' season has not lived up to its sky-high preseason expectations so far. Across the Ducks' first two games, Oregon saw a closer-than-anti

Coaching has been what has beaten Oregon the past few years. Giving tells that obvious? Someone needs to be fired. Scout team, OC, QB coach? Not sure who, but this is absolutely unacceptable This is worse than Mario calling timeout with 60 full minutes to play on the game clock. Disgusting

I have read on Reddit of multiple instances of Dante telling if it’s a pass/run play - based on his foot placement! How didn’t our staff catch this and make corrections or use the the ‘tell’ as a misdirection?

I've had moments after many games that I questioned Dan's decisions, but never have I had the thoughts that I did after this game. Not just overly aggressive, but borderline idiotic IMO. That said, Dan has built a lot of equity via many good wins and an obvious recruiting and cultural shift... Point being that while this game definitely tarnished the halo a bit, Dan deserves the grace and benefit-of-the-doubt that he's earned. One game does not mean the sky is falling. Let's see what the season holds. Dan deserves that, at the very least. And... with all of the returning player talent I think we glossed over the coordinator changes a bit. That's a huge deal. They need a learning curve too. I'll be curious to see how we feel at season's end... Will we be in the dumps, or will we laugh at the knee-jerk reactions of present-day us ...? I guess we'll see.

The term I heard and saw written more often than any other to describe Oregon’s mental state was ‘sleepwalking’. It must have been in the air because I remember thinking the same thing.

So, because coach Satan, er Saban wasnt the only cheater, that makes it okay? Good to know.

Dan, the Schwartz is With You - Oregon Ducks On SIFormer Oregon Duck Geoff Schwartz Sounds Off Against Dan...The hours and days after a loss are typically tough for a college football teams' fanbase. For the No. 21 Oregon Ducks, their historically dismal 39-31 loss on

It was a CFB historic loss for OBD - A historic win for OK State. And Ducks Wire starts by calling out the coaches. https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/09/12/oregon-football-ducks-oklahoma-state-5-takeaways/91730812007/

A historic win for OK State and a historic loss for OBD - https://duckswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/ducks/football/2026/09/12/oregon-football-ducks-oklahoma-state-5-takeaways/91730812007/

Dan accepts the blame for the loss at OK State. Kudos to Dan. https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/dan-lanning-accepts-blame-says-a-lack-of-leadership-led-to-oregons-shocking-loss-to-oklahoma-state-124328718.html

Serious question. Is that a high percentage throw for Dante to McClellan? In the pocket, yes….all day long. Out of the pocket while being chased? Can he make that throw consistently? Or does he even trust himself to throw that? We have seen so many missed opportunities down the field over the past year when he is not in a clean pocket.

I think that is accurate. I also think this was a wake up call. I expect them to come out angry and inspired the rest of the way.

They were soft...in that game. I believe they will much stronger in the next two weeks, and progressively stronger as the season continues.

Right, all the arm talent in the world is useless if you cant control your heart rate. How does Dante perform when stressed? I think most of us know.

It's not about if they beat PSU by 100 points or whatever... it's about how they do it. Regardless they will not prove anything. But it could be a sign of hope if they go out there and just play physical and disciplined that is a step in the right direction.

Terrific, well-reasoned post. Thank you. Before he was hired by LSU, Saban had head coaching experience at Toledo and Michigan State. When he was hired Dan had no head coaching experience. OK, it's an excuse. But on Saturday, Oregon should have been in Autzen Stadium playing San Jose State. Mullens screwed the pooch with his 2026 OOC scheduling, beginning with scheduling Boise State. OOC, SC played San Jose State, Fresno State, and LA-LA, all games played in LA. SC goes 10-2 and is in the PO. OOC, Indiana plays three donut holes at home. Go 10-2, and Indiana returns to the PO. Ohio State would make the same media revenue if it played Ohio U at home on Saturday instead of Texas, and would have cashiered home game revenue. Based on what happened to 9-3 Texas last season, Ohio State better go 8-1 the rest of the season to ensure a PO invite. With today's roster turnover, manning up OOC is senseless. Nine B1G games provide enough schedule strength. Enough said on OOC scheduling. --- Dan is 15-8 vs. Top 25 competition. Dan is 5-4 vs. Top 10 competition, and 3-3 vs. Top 5 competition. Ryan Day is 27-11 vs. Top 25 opponents, 16-10 vs. Top 10, and 8-7 vs. the Top 5. The winning percentages are similar. Day has a title; Dan does not. Why? Because in 2024, after losing again to Michigan, Day's team played to its potential and won four consecutive games to capture a crown. If Day had lost the 1st-round home playoff game vs. Tennessee, would he still be employed by Ohio State? Then, there's the GOAT - Alabama Crimson Tide On SISnapshot of a Coaching Giant: Nick Saban's Record Against...Nick Saban's success against ranked opponents, including at No. 1, stands out in college football historyAmong current head coaches, at the P4 level, Curt Cignetti's two-year winning percentage against top competition is phenomenal. Even if he continues to win like this against top competition, he doesn't have the longevity to catch Saint Nick. Your post today and Charles's post are reasoned looks at Dan's record. The most disappointing thing about the loss on Saturday was the Ducks, especially on defense, going down with a whimper, as happened in the Rose and Peach Bowl losses. Rick Neuheisel was far from the first person to reference the Jimmies and the Joes. https://medium.com/an-idea/the-magic-recipe-for-success-2f112c1d5f7d Dan has built top CFB rosters. He shouldn't lose often to unranked opponents, and he doesn't. What coach out there can recruit to Eugene like Dan? If Dan were canned, he'd have a top CFB job in a matter of days that would likely come with a bump in pay. One layup and then nine B1G games left. It's not how you start that matters; it's how you finish. BTW, if you think Nick Saban was the only CFB coach pre-NIL bending the rules, I've got a bridge to sell you.

And that's a bit of a problem.

You can scheme around less than elite O lines. But the QB has to be able to move and not tighten up when he gets pressured.

That's what I have been saying, they are soft. If they beat PSU 100-0 won't change anyone's mind about that

"Dan Lanning Doesn't Lose to Unranked Opponents." The team and the coaches were mentally weak going into this game, as the upset had just never happened to Oregon under Lanning. We will see a very different team and coaches the rest of the season!

The O line has to get a whole lot better for any of this to come to pass.