The Oregon Ducks entered their final regular-season game of the year on Friday night with a lot to lose.
They had a spot in Las Vegas for the Pac-12 Championship game as well as a potential spot in the College Football Playoff on the line. In addition, this could be the last rivalry game against the pesky Oregon State Beavers for quite some time.
While there was much they could potentially look to in the future, it was clear there was no distraction when it came to preparation this week. The Ducks handled business and earned a dominant 31-7 win that clinched their rematch with the Washington Huskies next Friday in the final Pac-12 game in football history. It was an impressive showing with a strong and physical defense shutting down the Beavers, while Bo Nix and the offense were once again electric.
After the game, head coach Dan Lanning talked about the game, making note of how sweet it felt after the way that things ended in 2022. He also looked ahead to the rematch against the Huskies, the only team to beat the Ducks in 2023. Here are some of the most notable quotes from his press conference after the game.