We went into last weekend with an idea that two of the best teams in the Pac-12 were going to square off inside Autzen Stadium, and the winner would take the top spot in the conference power rankings and potentially be in the conversation to make it to the College Football Playoff. The winning quarterback would also likely be thrust into the Heisman Trophy conversation as well.
The stage was set for a big performance, and the Oregon Ducks stole the show.
After a big 45-30 win over the UCLA Bruins, the Ducks now have pole position in the conference and are the talk of the college football nation after clawing their way back from a season-opening loss to Georgia.
Head coach Dan Lanning met with media members to further discuss the victory and start to look ahead to Oregon’s game against the California Golden Bears this coming weekend. Here are some of the most notable quotes from that press conference: