ANNE M. PETERSON
Georgia assistant coach Dan Lanning takes the field to help coach the team in his final game after taking the head coaching job at the University of Oregon, at the College Football Playoff championship game Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, in Indianapolis. (Curtis Compton/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Fresh off UGA title, Lanning hits ground running at Oregon

By Anne M. Peterson Jan. 14, 2022 02:04 AM EST
Dan Lanning was all-in as Oregon's new head coach the moment he stepped off the field

An image of new Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning graces the back of the video screen at Autzen Stadium, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Oregon hired Georgia defensive coordinator Lanning as head coach Saturday, completing a search for Mario Cristobal's replacement that took less than a week. (Chris Pietsch/The Register-Guard via AP)
Dan Lanning says Oregon will methodically build title teams

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 13, 2021 06:46 PM EST
New Oregon coach Dan Lanning promises to bring a workmanlike mentality with him to

Southern California tailback Darwin Barlow (22) fumbles the ball as he's hit by California safety Elijah Hicks (3) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Berkeley, Calif. California's Trey Paster picked up the ball and returned it for a touchdown. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)
Utah's Whittingham unanimous AP Pac-12 Coach of the Year

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 10, 2021 12:43 PM EST
With everything Utah endured — and accomplished — this season, it's no surprise coach

Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux announces he's going pro

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 07, 2021 12:59 AM EST
Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux made it official on Monday night and announced

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal shouts in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Tumultuous season ends with Oregon seeking new head coach

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 06, 2021 01:46 PM EST
Just three days after losing the Pac-12 championship and their chance to salvage an

Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal, center left, shakes hands with Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham following their NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Take 2: Oregon, Utah meet again with Pac-12 on the line

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EST
Just 13 days after Utah knocked Oregon out of contention for a College Football

Oregon wide receiver Devon Williams (2) hauls in a touchdown pass over Oregon State defensive back Rejzohn Wright (1) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 11 Oregon beats Oregon State, will play for Pac-12 title

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 27, 2021 07:20 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown Jr. got one chance to face

Utah safety Vonte Davis, left, hits Oregon wide receiver Kris Hutson, right, during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
No. 11 Oregon hopes to rebound against rival Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 26, 2021 12:35 PM EST
While wounded, No. 11 Oregon can still play for another Pac-12 championship and

FILE - Southern California coach Clay Helton watches warmups on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Stanford on Sept. 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. Former Southern California coach Helton was hired by Georgia Southern on Tuesday, Nov. 2, to lead the Eagles, seven weeks after he was fired by USC. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Pac-12's head coach vacancies are likely to grow

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 23, 2021 11:01 AM EST
There have been 14 coaching changes at the FBS level this season.

Oregon State wide receiver Trevon Bradford (8) catches a pass from quarterback Chance Nolan during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Stanford on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
ASU needs help but can still reach Pac-12 title game

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 18, 2021 03:25 PM EST
(AP) — Now that Oregon State is bowl eligible, coach Jonathan Smith

Oregon State tight end Teagan Quitoriano (84) and running back Deshaun Fenwick (5) celebrate Quitoriano's touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Corvallis, Ore. Oregon State won 35-14. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman)
Oregon State, UCLA going bowling after long droughts

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 16, 2021 03:37 PM EST
For the Bruins and the Beavers, well, it's been a while.

Washington State wide receiver Travell Harris (1) hauls in a pass over Oregon safety Verone McKinley III (23) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
No. 5 Oregon downs Washington State 38-24 with big 2nd half

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 14, 2021 02:12 AM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux says it's at that

Oregon State defensive back Ian Massey, front, heads off the field as fans celebrate after double overtime of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Stanford looks to rebound against Oregon State

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 06:02 PM EST
Stanford coach David Shaw won't sugarcoat it: The Cardinal have had four bad

Oregon quarterback Anthony Brown, left, runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Oregon hosts Washington State with Pac-12 coming into focus

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 02:20 PM EST
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — No. 5 Oregon sure appears to be on a roll toward the Pac-12

Washington State defensive back Chau Smith-Wade (6) celebrates their win over Arizona State with teammates De'Zhaun Stribling (88) and Simon Samarzich (34) at the end of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 30, 2021, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)
Oregon can clinch Pac-12 North with win vs Cougars and help

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 11, 2021 04:28 AM EST
Things to watch in Week 11 of the Pac-12 Conference: GAME

FILE - Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (5) leaves the filed after an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. Opponents of the Oregon Ducks are keying in on defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, including Washington coach Jimmy Lake, who called Thibodeaux a “game-wrecker.” Seventh-ranked Oregon visits the Huskies Saturday, Nov. 6, after earning the No. 4 spot in the initial College Football Playoff rankings of the season. But it's not just opponents paying attention: Thibodeaux is getting attention from the NFL, too. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson, File)
Oregon's Thibodeaux commands attention from opponents, NFL

By Anne M. Peterson Nov. 05, 2021 02:30 PM EDT
Although an injury earlier this season hurt Oregon defensive end Kayvon

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Andy Nelson)
Brown throws for 3 TDS and No. 7 Oregon downs Colorado 52-29

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 30, 2021 07:30 PM EDT
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Over the course of three weeks it's been coming together

Oregon running back Travis Dye (26) celebrates after a rushing touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
No more booing: Ducks return to Autzen to face Colorado

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 28, 2021 04:31 PM EDT
When the seventh-ranked Oregon Ducks return to Autzen Stadium on Saturday to

Washington State running back Max Borghi carries the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against BYU, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. BYU won 21-19. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
BJ Baylor among Pac-12 running backs hitting their stride

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 26, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
Paced by Pac-12 rushing leader B.J. Baylor, Oregon State's improved ground game

FILE - Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) celebrates as he walks off the field following their NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Salt Lake City, in this Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, file photo. Lloyd was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah looks to continue Pac-12 success against the Beavers

By Anne M. Peterson Oct. 21, 2021 03:11 PM EDT
After a disappointing start and unspeakable tragedy, Utah has found its footing