Dan Lanning says Big Ten 'may have to change' to adjust to Oregon's playing style
Dan Lanning is not too worried about changing his philosophy for Oregon’s upcoming move to the Big Ten. In fact, Lanning believes some of what the Ducks do will cause some Big Ten programs to adjust to Oregon’s philosophy.
During a segment with Adam Breneman, Lanning said the program is extremely excited to have a secure future in a premier football league moving forward. He also said the Ducks have some value in playing in every time zone as a national brand.
“This move is something we’re extremely excited about. Obviously, it’s a year away so we’re not too worried about it now. But for the landscape of Oregon and who we are, it’s dynamic,” said Lanning. “It’s a game-changer because you know you’re ensuring your ability to be in one of the best conferences in college football, if not the best in college football now with us and some of the other teams in there.
“Then the landscape we recruit at. We’re a team that recruits across the nation, so there’s value in being in every time zone.”
As for Oregon’s strategy and a potential change to scheme, Lanning noted the program already sees some “big-boy ball” in the Pac-12. He also noted some of what makes Oregon special will cause the Big Ten to adjust to the Ducks’ philosophy.
“It’s something I think we’ll have to continue to assess. I know there’s some big-boy ball in the Big Ten, but we see some big-boy ball out here,” Lanning explained. “I think our approach will stay really consistent… I think maybe the Big Ten’s approach may have to change some for what Oregon is bringing as well.”
We’ll see how that plays out for Oregon moving forward, but Lanning as the program firing as a top-10 program entering Week 7.
When I asked Dan Lanning about the move to the Big 10, his excitement was evident.
And he knows his program is ready for Big Ten play.
“I think maybe the Big Ten’s approach may have to change some for what Oregon is bringing as well.”
Oregon recruits nationally and now that… pic.twitter.com/y8t4NUj8m6
— Adam Breneman (@AdamBreneman81) October 10, 2023