“All great teams have great leaders,” Lanning said. The three players who accompanied Lanning to the B1G media days view leadership differently. Oregon needs senior linebacker Bryce Boettcher, Uiagalelei and junior tight end Kenyon Sadiq, and others, to grow into effective leadership roles.

The Oregon Ducks will have a new top receiver in 2025. Former Oregon receiver Tez Johnson is in the NFL, playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with fellow Duck,

In summary, Lanning seeks fewer bye weeks (teams will again have two this season), a shorter break between the regular season and playoff and an earlier title game. He also said the regular seasons should start in Week 0, which would aid in moving the rest of the calendar up a week.