Oregon defeated USC 41-27 at the Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday night, extending the Ducks' winning streak against the Trojans, according to multiple outlets.
After the game, Oregon coach Dan Lanning made comments targeting USC's crowd and football culture, according to Yahoo Sports and the New York Post. Lanning noted he improved to 3-0 against USC coach Lincoln Riley in head-to-head matchups, according to the New York Post.
According to the New York Post, Lanning's comments followed a play in which Oregon's quarterback was hit in what Lanning described as a 'disgusting play.'
Before the game, CBS Sports had described the matchup as USC, ranked No. 12, seeking to end a four-game losing streak against No. 20 Oregon.
How each side covered it
Left
- USA Today provided takeaways from USC's 41-27 home loss to Oregon.
“Five takeaways from USC’s 41-27 home loss to Oregon” — USA Today
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported that Dan Lanning made critical comments about USC's crowd following the win.
- CBS Sports previewed the game beforehand, noting USC's four-game losing streak against Oregon and each team's ranking.
“Dan Lanning had plenty to say following Oregon's 41-27 win over USC in Los Angeles Saturday, taking some jabs at the Trojans' crowd postgame.” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The New York Post reported Lanning's comments trolling USC's crowd and football culture after improving to 3-0 against Lincoln Riley.
- The New York Post cited a play Lanning called a 'disgusting play' involving a hit on Oregon's quarterback.
- Fox Sports described the game as a 'stunning West Coast shootout' won by Oregon.
“Oregon’s Dan Lanning trolls USC’s home crowd and football culture” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What was the final score of the USC-Oregon game?
Oregon defeated USC 41-27 at the Coliseum in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to multiple outlets.
What did Dan Lanning say after the game?
Oregon coach Dan Lanning made comments criticizing USC's crowd and football culture after the win, according to Yahoo Sports and the New York Post, and noted he had improved to 3-0 against USC coach Lincoln Riley.
Why does this game matter for USC and Oregon?
The loss extended USC's losing streak against Oregon, which CBS Sports reported stood at four games heading into Saturday's matchup between the No. 12 Trojans and No. 20 Ducks.
What did different outlets focus on in their coverage?
Left-leaning USA Today focused on takeaways from USC's loss, center outlets covered both pregame predictions and Lanning's postgame comments, and right-leaning outlets emphasized Lanning's remarks about USC's crowd and culture.
Sources · 5 outlet reports
- USA TodayLeft-leaningFive takeaways from USC’s 41-27 home loss to Oregon
- CBS SportsCenterUSC vs. Oregon prediction, pick, odds, spread: Trojans look to snap losing streak to Ducks
- Yahoo SportsCenterWhat channel is USC vs. Oregon on today? Time, TV for Week 4
- Fox SportsRight-leaning4 Takeaways From Oregon Outlasting USC In Stunning West Coast Shootout
- New York PostRight-leaningOregon vs. USC prediction: Both teams have questions to answer