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SEC's Easy Path: Oregon Coach Slams Scheduling Tactics

11/27/2025

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The SEC schedules weaker opponents the week before rivalry games, allowing teams to rest key players while the Big Ten faces tougher competition.
Dan Lanning, head coach of the Oregon Ducks, criticized this approach after Oregon faced a strong University of Southern California (USC) while SEC teams enjoyed easier matchups.
The addition of a ninth conference game could prompt changes to scheduling and potentially affect win-loss records.

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Story summary

The SEC schedules weaker opponents the week before rivalry games, allowing teams to rest key players while the Big Ten faces tougher competition.
Dan Lanning, head coach of the Oregon Ducks, criticized this approach after Oregon faced a strong University of Southern California (USC) while SEC teams enjoyed easier matchups.
The addition of a ninth conference game could prompt changes to scheduling and potentially affect win-loss records.