It wasn’t his first win inside the walls of Autzen Stadium, but it was absolutely the first meaningful win that Dan Lanning has picked up as the head coach of the Oregon Ducks.
The pile of melting ice on the field following the Gatorade bath that Lanning received proves that.
Lanning’s Ducks welcomed the No. 14 BYU Cougars to Eugene and sent them packing in just a couple of quarters. The relentless dominance started early, with Oregon going up 24-7 at the break, and it continued long into the afternoon. Ultimately, the Ducks walked away with a 41-20 win, which will act as a statement to anyone who was doubting this first-year head coach following the Georgia game.
There is still a lot to improve on, of course, but this was a big victory for the Ducks. That much was apparent when listening to Lanning talk after the game. There was some excitement in his voice, but an understanding that in order to obtain the success that he came to Eugene to achieve, there is still a long way to go.
Here are some of the most notable quotes from Lanning after the statement win: