Oregon's Dan Lanning makes Ducks' case for College Football Playoff after big win over USC

Oregon Ducks' HC Dan Lanning joined the Bear Bets podcast and discussed the rivalry game against USC, Dante Moore’s sophomore season & more!

The Oregon Ducks improved to 10-1 overall and 7-1 against Big Ten Conference opponents on Saturday night as they handed the USC Trojans a 42-27 defeat.

With the win, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning endorsed his team for the College Football Playoff. The Ducks were ranked No. 7 in the latest reveal, moving one spot up from the previous week. Oregon would have been pitted against No. 10 Alabama, according to the latest release.

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Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, center, calls instructions during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

It would mean that the Big Ten gets three teams in the College Football Playoff.

"I think proof's in the pudding," Lanning told reporters, via ESPN. "We can beat you in multiple ways, right? We can outscore you at times, right? We can hold you to the 18-, 16-(point) type of game, win in tough environments, any weather, put the ball down, let's go play football. That's the kind of team that we have."

Lanning also pointed to the difficulty of the team’s schedule, contrasting it with some of the SEC schools. Oregon will take on the Washington Huskies to finish the year.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning greets fans before an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Eugene, Oregon. (AP Photo/Lydia Ely)

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