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Oregon coach Dan Lanning spoke candidly about ideas to improve the College Football Playoff format. Lanning believes college football should own Saturdays in December, instead of giving the days to the NFL. Oregon Coach Dan Lanning's Wants December Saturdays Back From NFL"We've got a ton of respect for the NFL. We are a prep league for the NFL... We do a lot of favors for the NFL," Lanning said. "But there's no money paid from the NFL to take care of college football. We've given up some of our days to the NFL." "Saturday should be sacred for college football. Every Saturday through the month of December should belong to college football, in my opinion," Lanning continued. Oregon Ducks On SIOregon Coach Dan Lanning's Candid Comments On Taking Satu...FORT LAUDERDALE - The No. 5 Oregon Ducks' College Football Playoff National Championship goals remain alive. In their first ever appearance in the Orange Bowl,

National experts' predictions for Oregon vs. Texas Tech CFP matchupGoing into the weekend, national college football analysts are making their predictions for the first round games that are set to take place, picking the game either straight up or against the spread. Here's what we've found so far from the top guys:

Several old USuC all star players like Su'a Cravens and LenDale White called out LR and the defense after that horrible showing. They used less than genteel language pointing out that there are two sides to the ball and that former players should be on the coaching staff to teach the D how to tackle and act like Trojenz. TCU was led by their backup QB, a redshirt senior that hadn't started a game in two years. He still outclassed the U$C defense who time and again blew assignments and exhibited a lack of gap discipline and crappy tackling The apologists pointed out that WRs Lemon and Lane opted out of the game. Welcome to Oregon's world, losing your two best receivers at a critical point. One backup WR, Hines, played well as did walk-on RB Miller. Good luck, Lincoln, getting those kids to stay and not bail to the portal. If the B1G had to drop a bowl game, I'm personally happy it was the Boyz of Troyz. My only concern is that the powers that be in La La Land will cough up the big bucks to buy out Stinkin' Lincoln's contract after 2026 and bring in a new coach. One that excels at SoCal recruiting and player retention and understands that de-fence (sic) is not just something you build around your Beverly Hills crib to keep the riff-raff out.

Ready for an under 40 total? Oregon vs. Texas Tech: Three Bold Predictions for College Football Playoff Clash

For Oregon, the Orange Bowl Is About Taking the Next Step Oregon enters the Orange Bowl with a talent edge and championship expectations. But against a surging Texas Tech team, the Ducks must prove they can turn depth and experience into execution when it matters most.

Trey McNutt feels he's ready to contribute, 'If they need me, I'm ready for it' Oregon freshman safety Trey McNutt believes he's ready to help contribute to this year's College Football Playoff run if needed.

Thanks Mike West for your always expert analysis. I made my prediction that the DUCKS put up 42 on Texas Tech. Now of course, we have to play the game. GO DUCKS!

I like big coconut predictions that are based on data and research. So, obviously Mike, we all hope you are right. I appreciate your analysis breakdown and it certainly gives me hope. If our offense comes out of the gate like it did in the first half against JMU, TT is going to be on their heels very-very fast. And, there's no chance that there would be any sort of let up by OBD in the second half.

I think it’s funny and telling that his DC bailed on him for another conference team. Can the B1G get a refund? Perhaps give Oregon the full media share and take it from the LA schools…

That’s a bold prediction and I hope you’re right. It will be interesting to see if Oregon is able to run on the Texas Tech defense early or needs to pass to open up the running game. Can the O-line protect Dante long enough to set up big plays down the field and, if not, does Coach Stein move the pocket, which I haven’t seen him do much, or rely on short to intermediate passes?

Phil Steele is just another cog in a media machine that spits out the same narrative every year. This year he put the blue bloods in the pre-season top 10 and called it a day. Of his top 5 teams he only got Ohio State correct. I think most of us in this forum could match that. Of the remaining eight teams he only got Bama, UGA and Ohio State correct.

Oregon 27-24 1 TO 2 Sacks 220 air yards, but they count for scores A rock fight that OBD wins late

In OT, USC had the ball 1st & goal on the TCU 2 yard line... and they had to settle for a field goal. They suck. And they've given our conference the only bowl blemish we have. Still, and even with USC sucking so badly, the B1G at 6-1 in the bowl games is pretty dog-gone impressive. Especially when we consider that the super-mighty SEC is a pathetic 2-5.

It looks like Oregon could be looking for another WR coach. Douglas played at Michigan and then transferred to Rutgers. He’s done a great job, but I’m sure DL can find another good coach if he decides to leave. The WR room has a lot of upside to say the least.

I told my friend that Lincoln was a terrible coach, as I said their team would lose their bowl game. I walk that back! He's just mediocre. He should quietly leave SuC and ask Daddy Lanning for a job as an offensive assistant coach! He might just learn how to actually coach and recruit for a team...

My #1 rule for analyzing bowl games: “Never analyze bowl games.” Only place to draw conclusions re: the greatest Conference debate is the CFP. Only those teams are fully staffed with players and coaches that are all motivated to win.

Taking away the explosive front 7 of Texas Tech's defense is a good strategy. Oregon Ducks On SIThe One Thing That Could Define Oregon Ducks vs. Texas TechThe Oregon Ducks are set to play the biggest game in the program’s history since a 2011 National Championship appearance against the Auburn Tigers. The College

In OT, USC had the ball 1st & goal on the TCU 2 yard line. And they had to settle for a field goal. They seriously suck. Oh well... at least the B1G is still, so far, 6-1 in bowl games.

Mike, you spoke the silent part out loud! This game has the makings of a rout. The rout will happen if 2 critical components are executed by OBD's: First, the Duck offensive line must keep Dante upright and give him time to flow thru his reads. Mike you recognized the glaring speed advantage the Ducks skill position players have over the TT secondary. Dante needs protection and he will deliver! Second, the Duck defense must hold the edges. MU and TT must force the Red Raiders run game into the strength of the defense. Play clean and disciplined, win the battle on first and second down. TT is not strong or efficient in 3rd down and long. Force TT to be one dimensional on offense and OBD's win! GO DUCKS......

Thanks, Mike. I trust your insight, and I hope (can't let Hugh Bris in the door) you are spot on. Pac-12 and West Coast college sports guru Jon Wilner agrees with you. I'd feel better if the B12 wasn't 3-0 in its bowl games to date. Good wins by BYU and Houston. TCU took advantage of SC not finishing. Shocking, right? Wreck Tech!

Hell I’ll give him a ride to the airport lol

My Dear Duck friends, I have watched enough film this week that I am resting very well these days. Film doesn’t lie. So much so, that I had to watch some games twice to make sure I wasn’t biased in my opinion about Texas Tech. I don’t believe the Red Raiders have the horses to make this a close game. ... Oregon Will Romp Because Texas Tech is a Fraud

2025-26 Bowl Record by Conference (through 12/30): Big 12 3-0 Big Ten 6-1 AAC 4-3 ACC 4-4 CUSA 4-3 MAC 2-3 Sun Belt 3-6 Mountain West 2-5 SEC 2-5 Pac 12 1-0* Independent 0-1* *Only 1 bowl team https://www.threads.com/@brett_mcmurphy/post/DS6pp7YlRjS/conference-bowl-records-thru-tuesday-big-big-ten-aac-acc-cusa-mac-sun-belt Curious what ESPN is saying about the SEC’s bowl record? They have been pumping them up all season as the best and deepest conference. The conference’s bowl record, thus far, indicates otherwise…