Dan Lanning reacts to Oregon's historic No. 2 AP ranking
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning addressed his team's historic ranking of No. 2 in the preseason AP Top 25. This marks the highest preseason ranking in Oregon history, surpassing their previous highs of No. 3 in four other seasons. After practice, Lanning expressed skepticism about preseason polls, urging focus on on-field performance. The Ducks are set to face four teams ranked in the preseason Top 25 this season.
- •Oregon Ducks ranked No. 2 in AP Preseason Top 25.
- •This is Oregon's highest preseason ranking ever.
- •Dan Lanning dismisses the significance of preseason polls.
- •The Ducks will play four ranked opponents this season.
- •Lanning focuses on controlling team performance.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dan Lanning has blunt response to Oregon’s historic AP ranking
"Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning offered a blunt reaction to the program's historic ranking in the preseason AP Top 25.
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