Oregon Ducks face pressure in matchup against USC Trojans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The Oregon Ducks are set to face the USC Trojans in a crucial matchup as both teams aim to improve their standings. Oregon, ranked No. 20, has struggled early in the season, with one loss already impacting their playoff aspirations. Coach Dan Lanning's team cannot afford another defeat, particularly with a tough schedule ahead, including Ohio State. Conversely, USC, under Lincoln Riley, enters the game with less pressure, as a loss would not significantly derail their season. The outcome will have significant implications for both teams moving forward into the college football season.
- •Oregon Ducks are ranked No. 20 in the country.
- •Dan Lanning faces pressure after one early-season loss.
- •USC has less pressure heading into the matchup.
- •Both teams aim for improved standings in college football.
- •Oregon's upcoming schedule includes a game against Ohio State.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — Oregon Ducks have smaller margin for error against USC
"Lincoln Riley and USC have pressure against Oregon, but not as much as Dan Lanning, who already owns one loss this year and can't afford a second
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