A new coach makes Oregon a big question mark (just like Notre Dame above). I think they can keep positive momentum up, and a top 10 recruiting class in 2021 can't hurt either

I think Lanning was a great hire and, in particular, a great successor to Cristobal. The team will continue to be tough and play with an edge. The problem? I am still not sure they'll be tougher or more physical than Utah, who punched them in the mouth (twice!) last season. Still, in a(nother) down year for the PAC-12, I don't see many sure losses here. They could be heading into Washington State 1-2 but, especially since I figure they'll improve as the season goes on and they get more familiar with Lanning, could be a team people are sleeping on by the end.

I liked the HC hire, and perhaps Lanning can get more out of his guys than Cristobal, who I think somewhat underachieved.

Lots of returning starters with a strong O-Line, but a new HC and QB could be an issue this year.

+9 Bo Pix is having fun ;)

I don't know what to expect from Oregon this year, I'm intrigued by their defensive talent and Dan Lanning as HC. Also, Bo Nix is fresh and healthy and playing loose...or however that damn meme goes.

Beta_Rank #14 - could have dropped them a couple spots due to having a 1st time head coach, but decided to leave them here

Although they'll stun Georgia in the season opener, the echoes of last year won't end there. They'll drop a couple of head-scratchers, then get pasted by Utah. Twice. Again.

This is the year. Bo Nix has improved so much under this new offense. He’s focused. He’s having fun. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s a dark horse for the Heisman.

Best talent in pac 12 similar to Oklahoma

I like the Ducks. I want to believe. Problem is, they got thwacked by Utah twice last year because, unlike the Utes, they lacked that dawg in them. Lanning might change that, though. He could be exactly who they need right now.

P12 runner-up

I am very unsure about Oregon. They always have a new head coach but they are always consistent in how good they are, so I will be lenient on them. However, they have a lot to prove and I don’t see them being as good in the early season as they were last year.

Oregon had a weird year last year. They beat a very good OSU team, lost a dubious game to Stanford, proceeded to continue winning, and then got blown out by Utah twice. They have a new coach this year, which could be great if you think Mario Cristobal was a great recruiter but mediocre game day coach. They definitely have the talent to be the #1 or #2 team in the Pac12, but their OOC schedule is brutal ("neutral" site vs Georgia and vs BYU). I don't think any of the Pac 12 teams are good enough to pull away from the pack and win the conference with the requisite one loss or less to contend for the playoffs.

Dan Lanning is an incredible coordinator. I hate his guts cause THWG but his ability is remarkable. Bo Nix has a decent enough upside now that he's crawled out of the dumpster fire that is Auburn football. Week 1 in Atlanta will be an enormous challenge, but with Georgia's numerous losses on the defensive side, there's a chance the former 4x loser of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry gets revenge.

New head coach so I moved them down in the poll.

Most talented team in their division. A lot of talent that needs to come together. Would not be surprised if they contend for the CFP. Would not be surprised if they missed a bowl game.

MCR: 24.10

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