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Oregon Coach Urges Early Season End for Better Playoff Scheduling

12/31/2025

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Dan Lanning, Oregon coach, argued the season should end by January 1 to improve scheduling and cut long playoff breaks, proposing continuous games each weekend.
He noted last year's longer layoff hurt teams, including Oregon, and spoke before the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire acknowledged health benefits from more time off but said practices must adjust to preserve rhythm.

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Dan Lanning, Oregon coach, argued the season should end by January 1 to improve scheduling and cut long playoff breaks, proposing continuous games each weekend.
He noted last year's longer layoff hurt teams, including Oregon, and spoke before the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire acknowledged health benefits from more time off but said practices must adjust to preserve rhythm.