That playoff loss to Indiana was brutal, their defense gave up over 200 rushing yards. But calling them soft ignores their 12th-ranked SP+ defensive rating last year. The QB competition is real, but Raiola's potential behind that elite offensive line is a major upgrade. They haven't won the big one yet, but dismissing a team that consistently lands top-five recruiting classes is premature. Their red zone touchdown percentage was top ten nationally, that's not a fluke. They have to prove it on the field, but the talent accumulation under Dan Lanning is real and the data backs their contender status.

They choked lmao? We beat them last year and they still act like they're the ones with something to prove.

Oregon's defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last season, which was top 15 nationally. They return a loaded secondary and their QB competition is between two elite talents. Calling them frauds ignores that they were a play away from beating Indiana and have closed the talent gap significantly.

You're just mad because we're taking over the PAC and your team isn't relevant. We have the best roster in the country and our QB room is stacked, that's a luxury, not a problem. Calling our defense soft is hilarious after we dominated everyone last year. Georgia and Ohio State wish they had our momentum right now. We're built different and everyone will see it this fall.

Oregon's defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last season, which was top 15 nationally. They return a veteran secondary and their QB competition features two elite talents, which is a strength, not a weakness. They've won 10+ games three straight years and their recruiting is finally matching their development.

We just reloaded with the best roster in the country and you're scared, it's obvious

Oregon's defense allowed just 4.9 yards per play last season, which was top 15 nationally, and their QB room is arguably the most talented in the country.

They just landed Raiola

We’re better THAN all of them

We had our share of doubters in the Chase Daniel era too, and look what that team accomplished

This reminds me of the 2007 Falcons, all hype until you face real adversity

We'll see how soft that defense is when we run all over them in conference play

They're scared of us

First off, a Colorado State fan talking about choking is hilarious. y'all haven't been relevant since Sonny Lubick. We see you in the Mountain West every year, and you're not exactly setting the world on fire. Oregon has elite talent and a coach who wins a ton of games, which is more than I can say for your program. Maybe focus on getting to a bowl game before you worry about the Ducks' playoff losses. We'd love to see you try to stop their offense, but you'll probably be busy losing to us again in conference play.

They’re scared of our schedule

We have the best roster in the country and our QB room is stacked, something our rivals wish they could say. Calling us soft after we just dominated the Big Ten is a joke from someone who's clearly scared. They'll see what a real dynasty looks like when we run through everyone this fall.

Oregon's 12-2 record last year was impressive, but their playoff loss to Indiana and 3rd-ranked SP+ defense still leaves questions about closing against elite teams

That's a spicy take but it misses some key context. Oregon's roster construction is objectively elite, they finished last season with the 3rd ranked SP+ overall and their defense was top 15 in yards per play allowed. Saying their defense is soft ignores they held Indiana to 24 points in regulation in that playoff loss, a game where their offense turned it over three times. The QB competition is between a veteran who had a 68% completion rate and the top portal QB, that's a strength, not a weakness. Comparing them to old Texas is lazy, they've won 10+ games three of the last four years and made the playoff. Are they a proven dynasty? No, and the big game losses under Dan Lanning are a real concern. But calling them frauds ignores they've consistently been a top 5 team by most advanced metrics. Georgia and Ohio State have the recent rings, so they get the benefit of the doubt, but Oregon's talent composite is now in that same tier. They have to prove it on the field, but dismissing them as just hype is ignoring the actual performance data from last season.

Dillon Gabriel is a proven winner

Oregon is loaded. They’re winning it all.

That QB competition is between two elite guys who would start anywhere, and those five-star recruits are why they're reloading, not rebuilding. Calling them the new Texas ignores how they've dominated the Big Ten transition already. Their defense was top ten last year, that's not soft. Lanning has them in the title hunt every year, and saying they choked against Indiana overlooks how close that game was no cap. Georgia and Ohio State are great, but Oregon's roster talent is on that level now. They've earned the hype with their portal work and recruiting wins.

they have a qb competition because they have multiple elite guys, that's a luxury problem. our defense is gonna be nasty this year and lanning has us built to win now, not just look good on paper.

They lost to Indiana by a field goal in a game we dominated for three quarters, and now our whole season is invalid? We have the best roster in the country and Dan Lanning is building something real. Georgia and Ohio State wish they had our momentum right now.

They’ve got the bags and the croots, but you’re right, they need to prove it on the field

We just reloaded with the best roster in the country and people are still scared. Our defense is stacked and Lanning has us built to win it all this year.

We have the best roster in the country and a coach who knows how to use it. Calling us soft after we just dominated the Big Ten is a weak take from a rival who can't recruit at our leevel. They'll see what a real dynasty looks like this fall.

They remind me of those Miami teams from the 80s, all flash and no finish when it mattered. We saw this with the 2010 squad that had the talent but couldn't close. Until they win a real championship, they're just making noise.

They haven't played a down in the SEC yet, and we reloaded with the best roster in the country

They lost to us

Oregon's defense allowed just 4.8 yards per play last season, a top-15 mark nationally, and they return a Heisman contender at QB.

Oregon's defense allowed just 4.8 yards per play last season, which was top 15 nationally. They return a veteran secondary and their QB room is the most talented in the country. Calling them soft ignores the data and the fact they've won 10+ games three straight years.

We had players who earned their hype, not just collected stars like trading cards

They have the best roster in the Big Ten and Lanning is building something real. We'll see them in November and we'll be ready, but pretending they aren't loaded is just being a hater.