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Oregon HC Dan Lanning evaluating ‘all options’ after Dylan Raiola disaster vs. UCLA

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning faces a critical juncture following a dismal offensive performance in a 17-15 loss to No. 12 UCLA, where starting quarterback Dylan Raiola struggled mightily against the Bruins’ defense.

Raiola completed just six of 19 passes for 43 yards and threw two interceptions, leaving Oregon’s offense stagnant in a low-scoring game. Lanning’s decision to bench Raiola in the second half paid off temporarily, as backup Brock Thomas stepped in and improved the Ducks’ fortunes with 11 of 15 completions for 156 yards and a touchdown.

Despite the late rally, the loss raises serious questions about Oregon’s playoff aspirations, particularly after a season that had shown promise under Lanning’s leadership since taking over in 2022. The Ducks will look to rebound at home next week when they host Nebraska on October 17, though their defensive struggles and offensive inconsistencies remain major concerns heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

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