The Oregon Panic Meter: Why You Should Believe in Dan Lanning & Dante Moore

The Oregon Ducks face heavy scrutiny following a shocking 39-31 loss against Oklahoma State, prompting national media comparisons to recent underachieving Penn State teams. Stewart Mandel and Bruce Feldman dive deep into whether Dan Lanning's squad is heading for a total free fall or if star quarterback Dante Moore has what it takes to right the ship. The guys also address the brewing controversy surrounding ESPN's College GameDay after the network granted Senator Ted Cruz extensive airtime to lobby for his Protect College Sports Act.

Turning their attention to the upcoming slate, the crew breaks down their official predictions for Week 3. They debate the tight margins of LSU at Ole Miss, analyze a tricky matchup as SMU visits Louisville, and preview Houston heading into a hostile environment at Texas Tech. Finally, the guys lock in their selections for Florida at Auburn before closing out the show with their signature long-shot underdog and upset picks of the week.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:22 - Is Oregon this year’s Penn State?

11:54 - Ted Cruz on College GameDay

24:47 - Week 3 Picks | LSU (-3) at Ole Miss

27:08 - Week 3 Picks | SMU at Louisville (-2)

30:02 - Week 3 Picks | Houston at Texas Tech (-8)

31:53 - Week 3 Picks | Florida (-2) at Auburn

33:25 - The Audible Picks Week 3 Upsets

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