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Bill Oram’s three takeaways from No. 13 Oregon’s 17-15 loss to No. 21 UCLA
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Key Points:
- Oregon suffered a 17-15 loss to No. 21 UCLA in a game marked by six turnovers and a notably poor offensive performance, considered the worst under coach Dan Lanning's five-year tenure.
- The Ducks' offense struggled significantly, with quarterback Dylan Raiola performing poorly and the offensive line failing to establish a run game, compounded by ineffective play calling and costly penalties.
- Backup quarterback Brock Thomas replaced Raiola in the fourth quarter and led two scoring drives, but a failed two-point conversion attempt prevented Oregon from tying the game.
- A quarterback controversy looms if starter Dante Moore is unavailable for next week's game against Nebraska, as Raiola's performance was deemed unreliable and Thomas showed more promise.
- Despite offensive struggles, Oregon's defense performed adequately, but the overall season is characterized as one of the most dysfunctional in the program's recent history.
