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Oregon Embraces ‘Double Down’ Process as It Reloads for Second Big Ten Season

The Ducks have added 1,300 pounds of muscle in offseason workouts under a process-focused theme to lay the groundwork for sustained playoff contention.

Jul 23, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Oregon head coach Dan Lanning speaks to the media during the Big Ten NCAA college football media days at Mandalay Bay Resort. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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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.