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Dan Lanning mocks USC after Oregon win as Lincoln Riley faces scrutiny

9/27/2026

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning directed pointed criticism at the University of Southern California after the Ducks defeated the Trojans 41-27 in Los Angeles.

The victory preserved Oregon's season following the injury to starting quarterback Dante Moore, while reinforcing the precarious position of USC head coach Lincoln Riley.

In his postgame press conference, Lanning cited his three-game winning record against USC to question the program's direction for local recruits, suggesting that players interested in winning should choose Oregon over USC.

The game turned on a brutal hit to Moore's head by a USC linebacker, which forced him off the field and required backup Dylan Raiola to take over the offense.

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