Dylan Raiola struggles as Oregon falls to UCLA, questions arise about coaching decisions

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Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Dylan Raiola struggles as Oregon falls to UCLA, questions arise about coaching decisions
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Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola faced difficulties in his start against UCLA on October 10, ending the game with 43 passing yards and two interceptions. Coach Dan Lanning admitted that he may have left Raiola in the game too long, as the team only managed six points during his time on the field. Backup quarterback Brock Thomas led a near-comeback, completing 11 of 15 passes for 156 yards and one touchdown. Lanning emphasized the need to support Raiola and improve his confidence moving forward, preparing for an upcoming matchup against Nebraska on October 17. With this loss, Oregon's record fell to 3-2, raising concerns about playoff hopes.

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  • •Dylan Raiola completed 6 of 19 passes for 43 yards against UCLA.
  • •Brock Thomas nearly led a comeback with 156 passing yards and a touchdown.
  • •Oregon's record dropped to 3-2 following the loss.
  • •Coach Dan Lanning plans to support Raiola moving forward.
  • •Next game is against Nebraska on October 17.
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  • 1:16 AMYahoo Sports — Did Dan Lanning keep Dylan Raiola in too long? 'Probably a fair question'
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Oregon quarterback Dylan Raiola struggled against UCLA, leaving questions of whether he was left in the game too long in the loss.

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