It’s weeks like these where it’s pretty easy to be a sports journalist; the storylines pretty much write themselves.
Over the past couple of decades, both the Oregon Ducks and USC Trojans have been two of the biggest brands when it comes to college football on the West Coast. While they’ve rarely squared off in high-leverage moments on the field over the past few years — this will be the first meeting between Ducks and Trojans since 2020 — the battle is endless regarding the recruiting world and the fight for attention between Oregon and USC.
While it is no longer a matchup between a pair of top-25 teams, this is still one of the most hyped games of the season, getting to watch Caleb Williams and Bo Nix square off under the lights in Autzen Stadium.
On Monday night, Oregon head coach Dan Lanning met with media members to discuss Williams, Lincoln Riley, and the entire USC team that will be coming to Eugene in a matter of days. Here are some of the most notable things that he had to say: