Lanning Previews Ohio State Test in Columbus
Oregon coach Dan Lanning addressed reporters Monday ahead of a Big Ten road game against Ohio State.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning previewed the upcoming Big Ten game against Ohio State in a press conference on Monday. The Ducks face the Buckeyes in Columbus, marking Lanning's first time coaching there against Ohio State.
Why it matters
The matchup pits Oregon against one of the Big Ten's marquee programs on the road, with Ohio State's defensive line and receiver Jeremiah Smith presenting significant challenges. Oregon's preparation comes after a win over Northwestern in which the team relied on backup quarterback Dylan Raiola.
The preview was delivered by Lanning as a press conference remark, with no statistical comparison supplied for Oregon or Ohio State. Ohio State backup quarterback Luke Fahey made his debut against USC the prior weekend, and Oregon's Davison status remains unresolved until Wednesday.
The players
Dan Lanning
Dan Lanning is the head football coach at the University of Oregon, leading the Ducks in the Big Ten Conference.
Jeremiah Smith
Jeremiah Smith is a wide receiver at Ohio State University widely regarded as one of the most dynamic players in college football.
The details
Lanning discussed Ohio State's defensive line, which uses varied looks and changes its game plan week to week, and Ohio State's ability to win statistical categories against USC while losing the scoring in the red area. Oregon's next opponent is Ohio State on the road in Columbus.
Timeline
Saturday: Oregon beat Northwestern; Luke Fahey made his debut for Ohio State against USC.
Monday: Lanning held the press conference previewing Ohio State.
Wednesday: Oregon status report on Jordon Davison expected.
Season Trajectory
The Oregon-Ohio State matchup is a Big Ten road test that will shape how the Ducks' conference season is judged. Ohio State's strong defensive line and Oregon's need to replace starting quarterback production with backups make the game a meaningful measure of depth within the conference.
Fantasy and betting followers should track Jordon Davison's Wednesday status report before lineup decisions. Ohio State's varied defensive looks mean Oregon's offensive plan could shift week to week, affecting how the game is watched and wagered.
The takeaway
Oregon's road test at Ohio State will show whether the team's depth holds up without its starting quarterback. Fans should watch how the Ducks handle Ohio State's changing defensive looks.
What happens next
Oregon will release a status report on Jordon Davison on Wednesday.
Further reading
Read more in Football coverage for Eugene readers following the Ducks.
