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Josh Pate’s 5 Reasons Why Oregon Has Turned Into a National Power

By Rituraj Halder

May 12, 2025 | 4:00 PM EDT

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Lanning’s first “power move” wasn’t on the field; it was in the meeting room. Pitching a detailed plan to Mullins that mirrored Georgia’s blueprint, he got full administrative buy-in early, giving him the room to overhaul the program his way.

While many coaches dabbled in the portal, Lanning owned it. Players like Derrick Harmon (Michigan State) and Evan Stewart (Texas A&M) became instant-impact additions. Harmon especially helped anchor Oregon’s fast, powerful defensive front.

It’s one thing to recruit talent, another to develop it. D.J. Johnson, a former no-name to casual fans, was drafted after two stellar seasons under Lanning. That player development track record is drawing elite talent who want to be NFL-ready.

To compete in the Big Ten, Oregon had to toughen up, and it has. Lanning’s defenses are now among the fastest and deepest in the country, and the Ducks can grind out wins with physicality, not just flash.

After quarterback Bo Nix graduated, Lanning made a bold move by going all in on former five-star Dante Moore. In the spring game, Moore looked composed and confident, showing flashes of the talent that made him one of the top recruits in the country.

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