Ducks trample 'Didn't end up being a battle' buffs in the game

Ducks trample 'Didn't end up being a battle' buffs in the game

Oregon's Eugene -- Coach Dan Lanning of the Ducks wished to convey a message. Or even 42.

In a resounding 42-6 victory over the highly anticipated No. 19 Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday, Lanning and his team went above and above to prove to the rest of the college football world that they are superior to Deion Sanders' squad.

No. 10 Colorado lost to Oregon 518-194 in total offense, and the Ducks recorded 30 first downs to the Buffaloes' 13. The club of Lanning easily scored 35 points in the first half while limiting its conference opponent to only 56 passing yards and minus-35 rushing yards.

After the game, Lanning observed, "We were ready for a battle; it didn't end up being a battle." "I'm glad we were able to give Oregon the spotlight it so richly deserves."

The victory was so complete that footage of Lanning's pregame statement, in which he said that Oregon was "rooted in substance not flash," was shown on television during the first half of the game.

Lanning added in the video, "They're fighting for clicks; we're fighting for wins." "The Cinderella tale is finished."

Lanning had already spoken out about Sanders and Colorado. Lanning was questioned about Colorado's transfer to the Big 12 during Pac-12 media days before the season.

Lanning added, "I'm trying to remember what they won to impact this conference, but I don't remember." "Do you recall them ever having any success? I don't recall them ever having any victories.

Lanning was asked if he regretted making those remarks after Colorado sprinted to a dramatic and exciting 3-0 start in which Sanders and company used the jabs at the Buffs as motivation.

Lanning declared, "I don't regret anything I've spoken for this program. "At the end of the day, I wasn't speaking about Deion's team; instead, I was discussing our team's past and future. However, it's excellent if that gives them material. It won't affect the game in any way, in my opinion, nor will its success.

Even though Lanning may not have been specifically referring to "Deion's team," it was clear from the opening snap on Saturday at Autzen Stadium that Oregon wanted to make a statement.

While the Oregon offense took the Travis Hunter-less Colorado defense on its heels by gathering plays of 10 yards or more and putting together touchdown drives with little effort, the Ducks' defense pursued quarterback Shedeur Sanders and finished with six sacks. In the second quarter, when the Ducks were eventually halted on third down close to their end zone, Lanning called a fake punt that executed flawlessly and resulted in another touchdown drive.

It continued after that. Lanning attempted the fourth down conversion four times, three of which were successful. Additionally, Lanning called a timeout with 17 seconds left as BO Nix and the offense were closing in on the end zone during the conclusion of the second quarter to ensure the Ducks scored once more for a 35-0 lead at the half.

Lanning was not prepared to concede.

We haven't finished yet. Lanning stated in his halftime interview, "We're not satisfied. I sincerely hope that Colorado is still being seen by everyone who has been tuning in each week.

When questioned over his pregame statement after the game, Lanning retreated a step. He minimized it and admitted that because it was only one game, he had to "humble" himself.

Lanning declared, "There is no pregame speech that wins games. The answer is, "Players do."

Sanders was questioned regarding his thoughts on Lanning's remarks and whether he had heard or seen it.

Sanders, who described the contest as a "good old-fashioned butt kicking," said, "I got messages."

Sanders remarked, "God bless him," in reference to Lanning. He is a fantastic coach. Take aim; you'll win.

Sanders gave Oregon and Lanning credit, but Sanders didn't hold back from making a statement as well.

You better get me now, to be honest," Sanders remarked. "This is the worst we're ever going to be."