Dan Lanning emphasizes competition before Oregon's second scrimmage

The Oregon Ducks football team and the coaching staff will get a better idea of what kind of team they are as the Ducks prepare for a scrimmage inside Autzen Stadium. It'll be the last scrimmage of the spring before the annual Spring Game on April 25. There are many new faces on the roster who are expected to play big roles for the 2026 season.

In order for the Ducks to accomplish their goals this season, those new faces, along with the veterans, will have to come together as one. These spring practices are just one step towards those goals. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning talked about some of those new faces, both on the roster and on the coaching staff.

Oregon will have a new offensive and defensive coordinator for this year. There's going to be a learning curve on both ends of the ball for the players and coaches. The quicker those bumps are smoothed out, the better.

Although there are new players and some new coaches in new positions, the Oregon system remains the same, and Lanning touched upon that subject as well. You don't want to see coaches leave for other places, but those coaches getting opportunities just mean the Ducks are a successful program that others want a piece of. Here is everything Lanning had to say to the media before Saturday's scrimmage.