Dylan Raiola benched as Oregon Ducks fall to UCLA Bruins

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Dylan Raiola benched as Oregon Ducks fall to UCLA Bruins
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Oregon Ducks quarterback Dylan Raiola was benched during the fourth quarter in a 17-15 loss to UCLA at Autzen Stadium on October 11, 2026. Raiola struggled, completing only 6 of 19 passes for 43 yards, along with two interceptions and a fumble. In his absence, Brock Thomas took over and completed 11 of 15 passes for 156 yards and one touchdown, but it was insufficient to rally the Ducks. Following the game, Raiola acknowledged his mistakes, while head coach Dan Lanning shared blame for the quarterback's performance, expressing a need for better preparation moving forward.

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  • •Dylan Raiola completed 6 of 19 passes with two interceptions.
  • •Brock Thomas replaced Raiola in the fourth quarter.
  • •Oregon fell to 4-2 after this loss to UCLA.
  • •Head coach Dan Lanning criticized the team's overall preparation.
  • •Raiola took responsibility for his performance after the game.
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  • 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — “Worse Than Bad”: Barstool Analyst Takes Clear Stance on Dylan Raiola After Getting Benched vs UCLA
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The Oregon Ducks decided to bench Dylan Raiola after he threw two interceptions and also lost a fumble in the 17-15 loss to the UCLA Bruins at Autzen Stadium. Raiola had completed just 6 of 19 passes for 43 yards before being replaced by Brock Thomas in the fourth quarter.

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