Overview
- Coach Dan Lanning unveiled the “double down” theme at Big Ten media days to reinforce process-driven growth and resilience after a 41-21 CFP quarterfinal loss to Ohio State.
- Oregon’s offseason saw over 1,300 pounds of added weight and 11 impact transfers to offset a program-record exodus of draft picks and prepare for the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff.
- A quarterback competition between Dante Moore and Austin Novosad reflects Lanning’s “slow-cooked meal” approach to grooming a successor to Heisman finalist Dillon Gabriel.
- Dan Lanning and Ohio State’s Ryan Day have built mutual respect through offseason interactions including a Nike coaches trip and a round of golf.
- Analyst Gary Danielson predicts the Ducks could be a difficult opponent over the next five years if they maintain their upward trajectory and playoff-contender status.