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Dan Lanning Doesn't Hold Back On Oregon Ducks' Orange Bowl Performance

Dan Lanning Doesn't Hold Back On Oregon Ducks' Orange Bowl Performance

The Oregon Ducks had a sluggish offensive game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Their defense held strong to secure the 23-0 victory and advance to the semifinal for the first time since 2014.

Oregon Ducks News / Fish Duck / January 2

Oregon Football: 3 Things We Learned in the Orange Bowl

Our Oregon football program had a stunning performance on New Year’s Day, blanking Texas Tech’s high-flying offense 23-0. The Ducks did struggle with what I believe to be the best front seven in the College Football Playoff, but they made enough plays to polish off a complete demolition of the Big 12’s best.

Dante Moore News / Yardbarker / January 1
No. 5 Oregon's Orange Bowl shutout of No. 4 Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

No. 5 Oregon's Orange Bowl shutout of No. 4 Texas Tech shouldn't overshadow QB Dante Moore's poor play

While the Oregon defense was simply sensational with four turnovers, its offense left a lot to be desired.

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Oregon's Flashy Uniforms vs. Texas Tech Instantly Steal Show In Orange Bowl

MIAMI - First look at the Oregon Ducks uniforms are turning heads at the Orange Bowl. The Ducks' striking Nike uniform combination based on the Generation O collection are shining in the Florida sun as both teams battle to keep their College Football Playoff National Championship Dreams alive.

Potential Reason For Shockingly Low Oregon-Texas Tech Orange Bowl Ticket Prices

Potential Reason For Shockingly Low Oregon-Texas Tech Orange Bowl Ticket Prices

The Oregon Ducks and Texas Tech Red Raiders will kick off on Thursday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m. PT in the Capital One Orange Bowl. The winner of this College Football

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 1
Oregon vs. Texas Tech Orange Bowl Prediction: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Preview

Oregon vs. Texas Tech Orange Bowl Prediction: College Football Playoff Quarterfinal Preview

Oregon is in the opposite position it was in a season ago in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks earned a first-round bye as 2024 Big Ten champions, and they had a long layoff before their quarterfinal game.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / December 31
Dan Lanning shares his plan to fix the college football schedule

Dan Lanning shares his plan to fix the college football schedule

Oregon coach Dan Lanning is one of a number of coaches who is having to deal with the awkward college football schedule and assistant coaches accepting jobs elsewhere before their seasons are over.

Dan Lanning News / Yardbarker / January 1
Oregon HC Dan Lanning makes salient point when ripping CFP schedule

Oregon HC Dan Lanning makes salient point when ripping CFP schedule

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning has a gripe with the College Football Playoff schedule. The sport's decision-makers should consider listening.

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / December 31
Trenches Key for Oregon vs. Texas Tech in Orange Bowl: Previewing CFP matchup between Ducks and Red Raiders

Trenches Key for Oregon vs. Texas Tech in Orange Bowl: Previewing CFP matchup between Ducks and Red Raiders

The Ducks and the Red Raiders are both venturing to the Orange Bowl for the first time.  And both teams arrive in South Florida with balance and strength across the board.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30
Oregon Ducks Predicted To Land Top West Coast Defensive Back Recruit

Oregon Ducks Predicted To Land Top West Coast Defensive Back Recruit

The Oregon Ducks are looking to build out the foundation of their 2027 recruiting class with talented kids from the West Coast region. Four-star cornerback

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 30
What Shocking Orange Bowl Ticket Prices Say About Oregon's Playoff Matchup

What Shocking Orange Bowl Ticket Prices Say About Oregon's Playoff Matchup

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on Jan. 1. The matchup will take place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, at 9 a.m.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 29
Two Former Oregon Ducks Lead NFL Teams To Division Titles In Week 17

Two Former Oregon Ducks Lead NFL Teams To Division Titles In Week 17

Week 17 of NFL action featured down moments for some former Oregon Ducks in the league, while a pair of alumni experienced big team success. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix and New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez both helped their teams to division titles during the latest week of NFL action.

Dante Moore News / College Football Talk / December 29

Lone loss sparked Dante Moore and Oregon toward College Football Playoff run

Frustrated by an uneven performance against top-ranked Indiana in October, Dante Moore vowed not to put enormous pressure on himself again and he’s been stellar ever since.

Dan Lanning News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 29
Oregon Ducks In The Hunt For Exciting California Receiver Recruit

Oregon Ducks In The Hunt For Exciting California Receiver Recruit

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks are continuing their streak of excellent recruiting under coach Dan Lanning, and that hasn’t changed during the Ducks College Football Playoff run.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 29
Dante Moore Reveals Dan Lanning's Plan For Florida Weather, Time Change

Dante Moore Reveals Dan Lanning's Plan For Florida Weather, Time Change

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks are set to play in the College Football quarterfinals for the second year in a row, and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore talked about how the team’s preparation is different from a year ago and how Dan Lanning is preparing the team to play in different conditions.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 28
Dante Moore Reveals Dan Lanning's Plan For Florida Heat and Time Change

Dante Moore Reveals Dan Lanning's Plan For Florida Heat and Time Change

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks are set to play in the College Football quarterfinals for the second year in a row, and Oregon quarterback Dante Moore talked about how the team’s preparation is different from a year ago and how Dan Lanning is preparing the team to play in different conditions.

Oregon's Dierre Hill Jr. Opens Up About Playoff Breakout Before Texas Tech

Oregon's Dierre Hill Jr. Opens Up About Playoff Breakout Before Texas Tech

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders will face off in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. The matchup will take place on Jan.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / December 25
Time To Worry About The Oregon Ducks

Time To Worry About The Oregon Ducks

Nothing worse than not living up to expectations. That’s exactly what the Oregon Ducks appear to be going through right now, following a 25-10 season.  This included a trip to the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23
NFL Draft intel: How CFP could impact Dante Moore's draft decision

NFL Draft intel: How CFP could impact Dante Moore's draft decision

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. 

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Oregon Ducks News / A to Z Sports / December 14
5-star Oregon Ducks signee Kendre Harrison drops quote after winning state championship that should make rival Big 10 programs nervous

5-star Oregon Ducks signee Kendre Harrison drops quote after winning state championship that should make rival Big 10 programs nervous

The Oregon Ducks came out of the early signing period last week with the No. 3 2026 recruiting class in the nation. One of the Ducks' top-rated 2026 signees is five-star tight end Kendre Harrison.

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