Ryan Day, Dan Lanning developing admiration amid budding Ohio State-Oregon rivalry

Ohio State football’s newest rival has a growing relationship with Ryan Day away from the gridiron

LAS VEGAS — Oregon football’s last taste of Ohio State was harsh, with the Buckeyes ending the Ducks’ season in dominant fashion at the Rose Bowl.

Dan Lanning, Ryan Day developing respectful admiration amid budding Ohio State-Oregon rivalry

LAS VEGAS — Oregon and Ohio State are in ruthless battles on the football field and recruiting trail. But the programs’ head coaches have developed a fondness for one another off the field amid their budding rivalry.

Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Addresses Ohio State's Ryan Day’s Suicide Awareness, Adversity

Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning addressed Ohio State Buckeyes' coach Ryan Day's ability to thrive within adversity and his commitment to suicide awareness. Day is a strong advocate of mental health awareness after he lost his father to suicide at eight

Ryan Day, Dan Lanning developing admiration amid budding Ohio State-Oregon rivalry

LAS VEGAS — Oregon and Ohio State are in ruthless battles on the football field and recruiting trail. But the programs’ head coaches have developed a fondness for one another off the field amid their budding rivalry.

Oregon's Rose Bowl Loss to Ohio State Fuel for Ducks, Even As Respect and Admiration Grows Between Ryan Day and Dan Lanning

One of Ohio State’s greatest memories from the 2024 season is now motivation for its newfound Big Ten rival. That’s rival in the pure sense of an opponent, not in the sense that Michigan is Ohio State’s rival. Oregon defensive end Matayo Uiagalelei and tight end Kenyon Sadiq both pushed back on that idea at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. “I feel like any team we play has that rivalry against Oregon to go beat Oregon,” Sadiq said.  There do…

Dan Lanning blasts long layoffs in CFP: 'Something I'm not crazy about'

Dan Lanning is gearing up for another season at Oregon, coming off his best campaign as a head coach. With a 13-0 regular season record, the Ducks captured the Big Ten and the No. 1 overall seed for the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff. Unfortunately, the top seed did no favors for Oregon when the final draw came out. Though the Ducks had a bye, they were matched up with the winner of Tennessee-Ohio State and were ultimately blown out…