By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
January 5, 2026
Oregon blanked Texas Tech and is two wins away from its first national title.
Did the Red Raiders game prepare Oregon for the challenge of Indiana?
On today’s episode of Locked On Ducks, Spencer McLaughlin is joined by Jake Butt of the Big 10 Network.
Was Dan Lanning reckless in his 4th down decisions against Texas Tech?
Indiana’s defense is unlike any other in the country, including Texas Tech.
How big of an advantage is having seen it once this season already for the Ducks and Dante Moore?
03:08 Oregon Fans’ Painful Flashbacks
07:16 Oregon’s Resilience Amid Challenges
09:20 Trust and Tactics in Football
14:19 Game Flow and Strategic Decisions
18:13 Oregon’s Line of Scrimmage Success
20:18 “Questionable Fourth Down Strategy”
27:52 Indiana’s Defense Deserves More Credit
30:25 Oregon’s Potential Future Success
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