What Dan Lanning said after No. 2 Oregon Football’s shutout of Purdue

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – No. 2 Oregon defeated Purdue 35-0 on Friday night at Ross-Ade Stadium.

Dan Lanning recapped the win for the Ducks (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten), who return to Eugene to host No. 22 Illinois next week.

Below are early live updates from Lanning’s postgame press conference. A full transcript follows.

No. 2 Oregon (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) vs. No. 22 Illinois (5-1, 2-1)

• When: Saturday, October 26th
• Time: 12:30 p.m. PT
• Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene
• TV channels: CBS
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DAN LANNING

– “I think we showed what we’re capable of and I still look at that game and say, ‘Man, there’s so many opportunities’ where they can get better.

– I had the feeling that they were able to make a breakthrough in the second half

— “There are a lot of things we can improve on.” Excited about the behavior after the game. Must tackle better.

– During the shutout: A lot of guys are ready for their moment when their number is called.

– In defense: Lots of positive aspects. Takeaways created. But I have to tackle it better.

— Run defense: “We have to be better at it to be what we want to be.” Some of it was because Purdue was so dedicated to the run game.

— Away game in a short week: I thought the preparation was good.

– On-run offense: Some were taken away by Purdue, which changed its front from bear to four-down.

— On Terrance Ferguson: Had an appendectomy this week. Expects his return “relatively soon.”

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