Dan Lanning's Post-Game Remarks After Oregon's Loss to Indiana
The highly ranked Oregon Ducks suffered their first defeat of the season, losing to the No. 7 Indiana team by a score of 30-20 at Autzen Stadium. In the aftermath, head coach Dan Lanning addressed the media, offering insights into the game's outcome and the team's performance.
Lanning acknowledged the disappointment, stating, 'Certainly a disappointing result, but we didn't play well enough to win. Indiana, a well-coached team, executed their game plan flawlessly. They applied pressure consistently, and we struggled with third-down conversions and protecting the quarterback. Ultimately, they were more prepared for this moment.'
He emphasized the team's shortcomings, noting, 'We shot ourselves in the foot with penalties, which is uncharacteristic. We can't afford to play behind the chains on offense. When we did manage to generate success, we often self-sabotaged.'
Lanning also highlighted the impressive preparation of Indiana's coaching staff and the exceptional performance of their quarterback and defense. He mentioned, 'An unbelievably prepared, great team. Coach Cignetti and their quarterback played exceptionally well, and their defense was a force to be reckoned with.'
Despite the loss, Lanning maintained a positive outlook, reminding the players of the challenges ahead. He said, 'It's hard to go unscathed in college football, especially against top-tier teams. Our players know what lies ahead.'
Lanning directed a message to Dante Moore, stating, 'Adversity is real.' He also emphasized the collective effort and responsibility, saying, 'It's a team effort and a team loss.'
The coach further analyzed the game, noting, 'Our protection wasn't clean,' and attributed the team's struggles to their inability to stop Indiana's run and cover effectively. He also mentioned the team's offensive shortcomings, including their inability to run well and cover adequately.
Lanning concluded by expressing his disappointment, stating, 'I don't think our plan was great. We didn't stop their run when it mattered most, and we didn't cover or run well enough offensively.' He took responsibility, saying, 'I don't think anyone in the organization did well today, including myself.'
This loss marks the end of Oregon's 18-game home-field winning streak, as noted in the article, 'No. 7 Indiana ends Oregon’s 18-game home field winning streak.' The team now faces the challenge of bouncing back and maintaining their competitive edge as they travel to Rutgers next week.
