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Dan Lanning Regrets Dylan Raiola Decision as He Confirms One Unit Is Badly Hurting Oregon: “Wasn’t Good Enough”

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning acknowledged that starting quarterback Dylan Raiola did not perform at the required level during the Ducks' 17-15 home loss to UCLA, admitting the coaching staff failed to set him up for success. Raiola completed six of 18 passes for 43 yards while throwing two interceptions and fumbling the ball, prompting Lanning to insert backup Brock Thomas with 13:31 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Thomas immediately improved the offense, completing 11 of 15 passes for 156 yards and a touchdown, though he also fumbled on a fourth-and-one keeper. Lanning noted that Raiola had been excellent two weeks prior against USC, but the current struggles highlight broader issues for the team, particularly after three offensive linemen departed for the NFL.

The Ducks have struggled to find stability on the line, frequently rotating personnel without achieving the necessary consistency to protect the quarterback.

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