Oregon Football news: Dan Lanning efends Dante Moore for missing press conference
The Oregon Ducks’ College Football Playoff hopes are looking longer after a shocking 39-31 road loss to Oklahoma State that led to criticism of Dan Lanning and his starting quarterback Dante Moore, whose choices were questioned after he missed a post-game press conference. Lanning fielded a question about Moore’s absence, which caused him to set […] The post Oregon Football news: Dan Lanning…
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning vehemently defended quarterback Dante Moore following the Ducks' 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State on September 12. Moore's absence from the post-game press conference sparked criticism, leading Lanning to set the record straight. He revealed that Moore was receiving two IVs after the game due to dehydration and cramping on the field.
Lanning emphasized that the situation was more complex than it appeared and accused a member of the media of misunderstanding the circumstances. Despite the setback, Lanning assured the media that Moore would speak with them soon. The Ducks face Portland State on September 18, with the oddsmakers giving them a 58.5-point advantage, aiming to regain confidence before their September 26 showdown against USC.
Currently ranked near the bottom of the top 25 power rankings, the team's performance in this game could be seen as an anomaly if Moore and the Ducks recover from this loss.
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