Coach Lanning and Pat McAfee Fire Up Ducks Fans on College GameDay

EUGENE, Oregon — Ahead of the highly anticipated college football clash between the No. 3 Oregon Ducks and No. 7 Indiana Hoosiers, ESPN’s College GameDay brought the excitement directly to the Oregon campus on the morning of October 11, 2025. Oregon’s head coach Dan Lanning and GameDay analyst Pat McAfee captured the crowd’s attention by taking off their shirts on national television.

Before this unexpected display, Lanning addressed his team’s preparedness and the importance of their home field, Autzen Stadium. During a segment, legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban prompted Lanning to excite the passionate Ducks fanbase. Lanning eagerly took Saban’s advice and shared, “We have the best fans in college football. I can’t wait to see them do their thing today.”

Both Lanning and McAfee then turned to the energetic crowd, shouting “Sco Ducks!” as they stripped off their shirts, further igniting the crowd’s enthusiasm. This moment showcased their intent to rally the home fans for what is expected to be a tough matchup.

In their pre-game analysis, Lanning provided insight into the Ducks’ defense against Indiana’s versatile offense, which incorporates run-pass options. Lanning conveyed, “In a game like this, you kind of have to cheat the system. I always tell our players, ‘You got to farm your lanes. Everyone’s got a job. Do your job.’” He added that shutting down Indiana’s wideouts would be crucial, considering their impressive run game.

The Ducks are coming off a thrilling victory over Penn State, claiming a 30-24 win in overtime. Lanning expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming challenge against Indiana, acknowledging they also are on a winning streak, with a notable victory against a ranked opponent. “You never really know what you have until you get out there and start playing football,” he said.

As kickoff approaches at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, the local atmosphere is charged with anticipation for a showdown featuring two of the best quarterbacks in the Big Ten. Fans will be eager to see which team emerges victorious and continues their journey toward the College Football Playoff.