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Oregon Beats USC to Bolster CFP Bid as Dan Lanning Criticizes SEC Scheduling

Lanning says nine conference games create a tougher path, with volatile opponent rankings clouding CFP evaluations.

Overview

  • Oregon defeated No. 15 USC 42-27, a result that keeps the No. 7 Ducks in the College Football Playoff hunt.
  • After the win, Lanning argued Oregon’s slate is tougher than peers’ and said, “We didn’t play Chattanooga State today.”
  • He pointed to weeks when top contenders faced unranked opponents, contrasting that with Oregon’s schedule and recent results.
  • Lanning noted that teams Oregon beats can later drop out of the polls, which he says diminishes how those wins are judged.
  • He said the program’s focus remains execution, with a regular-season finale at Washington offering another chance to solidify their CFP case.