After an impressive 2022 season left Dan Lanning with 10 wins in his inaugural year as the head man in Eugene, there are some high expectations for the Oregon Ducks in the future.
There has been a lot of turnover on both the roster and the coaching staff. Still, the Ducks boast an offense that is spearheaded by Heisman candidate Bo Nix, and a defense that is expected to improve with Lanning’s notorious scheme hopefully taking root in year two.
While the Ducks’ expectations are high, they will have their work cut out for them in a highly-competitive Pac-12 conference that boasts as many as five or six teams who realistically have a chance at winning the conference title.
Should the Ducks fall short of that mark, it will look like a disappointment on the surface, but depending on how things play out, fans still have a chance to remain optimistic.
So how are Oregon opponents viewing the Ducks heading into the 2023 campaign? The Athlon Sports college football preview magazine is out and features an at-length quote from an opposing assistant coach in regard to Dan Lanning and the Ducks.
Here is what that unnamed coach said about the Irish: