Dan Lanning Explains Oregon’s Use of Makhi Hughes Against Montana State

Dan Lanning explains Oregon’s use of Makhi Hughes against Montana State

EUGENE — Makhi Hughes was arguably the most prominent transfer to join Oregon this offseason. He was the fifth running back to see the field for the Ducks in their season opener though, leading to curiosity and concern from fans as to why the preseason AP All-American did not have a more prominent role.

Special teams shine against Montana State; what this means going forward

While highlight reels replay touchdowns and bone-rattling tackles, the quieter work of special teams often sets the stage for those moments.  On August 31, the Oregon Ducks kicked off their 2025 season with a blowout 59-13 win against the Montana State Bobcats. The special teams shone in the game making big plays on punts and field goals. Against Montana State, Ducks wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan blocked that redshirt sophomore defensive back…

The Traffic Report: Oregon's fast start, Lanning vs. Gundy and what happened to mouth pieces?

One game down, and there are no apparent issues for an Oregon Ducks football team that thumped Montana State 59-13 on Saturday in the season opener. Tyson Alger and Justin Myers break down what they liked, what they still need to see and more in this week's episode of The I-5 Corridor's Traffic Report. Then they dive into the comment war between Mike Gundy and Dan Lanning and close with Justin's big question: When did guys stop wearing mouth gua…