Bussin' With The Boys Dan Lanning On Oregon’s Win Over Penn State + Will Compton & Taylor Lewan: “The Chiefs Are Back”
Sep 29, 2025
Dan Lanning, the head coach of the Oregon Ducks, joins the discussion after leading his team to a thrilling double-overtime victory against Penn State. He shares insights on the electric fan atmosphere and his viral postgame moments. Lanning talks about maintaining mental fortitude during momentum shifts and outlines his aggressive fourth-down philosophy. He also reflects on player development, specifically Dante Moore’s patience behind the starter, and offers a candid view on handling external critiques while focusing on growth.
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Postgame Emotion And Defensive Preparation
- Dan Lanning described his postgame emotional high after the double-OT win at Penn State and joked about having “50 Zins.”
- He recounted the defensive call practice and Dylan's game-sealing interception as a practiced play come to life.
Simulate Chaos To Build Composure
- Lanning recreated whiteout noise in practice using speakers and 'turtle boxes' to simulate crowd hotspots.
- Oregon's zero false-start offensive line showed those preparations translated into game composure.
NFL Practice Boosted Player Confidence
- Lanning credited Will Compton's spring visit for boosting player confidence after practicing against an NFL-caliber player.
- He said that experience helped multiple players believe they could compete at that level.