We have a ways to go, but that was a big confirmation step forward of where this team can progress to. Dylan Raiola proved my assertion again, that if you are Oregon...you should always have an experienced portal QB available, and in waiting. No way a newbie freshman QB wins that game...

This was a confidence boost for the players and the coaches that can really propel them further this season.

wins at USC in L.A.

1971 - Harvey Winn for Dan Fouts

1994 - Tony Graziano for Danny O'Neil

2026 - Dylan Raiola for Dante Moore

Hmmm? Dan, Danny, Dante

USC has beaten Oregon ONE time in the last 15 years. I’m feeling great. Go Ducks!

Hoping Moore is okay!!!

6 minutes ago, Charles Fischer said:

We have a ways to go, but that was a big confirmation step forward of where this team can progress to. Dylan Raiola proved my assertion again, that if you are Oregon...you should always have an experienced portal QB available, and in waiting. No way a newbie freshman QB wins that game...

This was a confidence boost for the players and the coaches that can really propel them further this season.

I'm beyond impressed, and frankly, a bit shocked at the exceptional play & leadership by Dylan. To step into the game in such an emotional and difficult situation, in such a high profile environment, and lead this team like he did, is truly amazing.

If our defense can continue to improve, and play like they did on the last couple of series, this could quickly turn into a damn good team.

I feel better. Some of this is coming to terms with what this Oregon team is. I just don't think it's a team that will be a championship contender. It may be a team that improves through the season, it may end up winning 10+ games, but I don't see a team that will be a major contender for the natty.

I could be totally wrong, maybe the O-line improves more than I think they will, Raiola might be "The" guy, the defense might lock it in, we obviously have talent.

I just think for myself, I have lowered my expectations, and I'm more focusing on things like how much this team improves, can I see the coordinators improve (Mehringer was much better tonight!), is the effort there, can this team become more disciplined and control the things that they can control (penalties, effort, technique, etc.)

I don't know if this is true for others, but I honestly think I've had more fun when I'm not worrying about things like championships, last two years I've been super critical about every little thing, tonight while I might have bellyached about some defensive things. I honestly had more fun watching tonight because I just wanted to win the game and play exciting football.

Our D needs to improve dramatically for us to contend for the B1G and go to CFP. But the O will be more than fine with Raiola!

A good win for both the team and Duck fans.

The best part was that it was the first time in years that the Coliseum was sold out…evidence that SUC fans were gaining confidence that Riley is their guy, and they had an elite team…The Ducks gave them a reality check.

If you want to score, it helps to have a B1G Johnson. 😍

Dylan Raiola: Magnifico!

Sending out an SOS. Boise State and OK State winning on the road helps the PO cause.

After a 4-week emotional rollercoaster, it's a good time for a Bye.

I do feel relieved after obsessing all week about what a second loss in September would do to the Ducks' chances of reaching the CFP, WHEW for now!

The way the players responded to Dante's injury, speaks well of coaches and team culture.

Was a good win. Raiola's composure was evident of experience. His passes could be a bit more decisive, less soft.

A long season, more growth needed.

lol. Go get em Dan! 10 years in a row!

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I wonder how many, if any teams have won a D1 natty with a QB who started the season as a backup.

I wonder if Riley's heated seat also has a cooling feature? (snicker)

1 hour ago, Drake said:

A good win for both the team and Duck fans.

The best part was that it was the first time in years that the Coliseum was sold out…evidence that SUC fans were gaining confidence that Riley is their guy, and they had an elite team…The Ducks gave them a reality check.

When USC was lined up to come out of the tunnel their fans coaches and players were chanting "Overrated". They couldn't be bothered to cheer about themselves in that moment, being so focused on us, but in hindsight that's exactly what they were doing cheering about themselves.

6 hours ago, Wood Duck said:

I wonder how many, if any teams have won a D1 natty with a QB who started the season as a backup.

Remembering the 2015 natty. 😫

7 hours ago, Nevada Dawg said:

I do feel relieved after obsessing all week about what a second loss in September would do to the Ducks' chances of reaching the CFP, WHEW for now!

Your home team Dawgs have a bite! Nice win. Oklahoma battled, but Venable's team is a mess on O.

Vandy at home, then at Bama, with GameDay likely to be in Tuscaloosa. I know Kirby will not overlook any opponent, especially Auburn at home, but the Cocktail Party in Atlanta should be a slobber knocker.

Florida should be arrested for the assault on Ole Miss.

Gunner Stockton, the Heisman front-runner?

8 hours ago, DuckFan93 said:

Our D needs to improve dramatically for us to contend for the B1G and go to CFP. But the O will be more than fine with Raiola!

The D will continue to improve.

If you told Dan before the game that the USC O in LA would be held to 27 points, I think he would have gladly taken it. The same number of points SC scored last season in Autzen.

7 hours ago, Wood Duck said:

I wonder how many, if any teams have won a D1 natty with a QB who started the season as a backup.

Uhh, Ducks lost a national championship game to a Buckeye team starting its third-string QB.

13 minutes ago, RichardDuck said:

Uhh, Ducks lost a national championship game to a Buckeye team starting its third-string QB.

Cardale Jones was drafted in the fourth round, the 139th player off the board. He also led 4-seed Ohio State to a victory over No. 1 seed Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

48 players on the Buckeyes 2014 roster went on to the NFL. One of CFB's best rosters ever.