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Ducks' Raiola benched in 3-TO start as Lanning vows to review whole…

Raiola's benching came against Washington after he led Oregon past USC a week earlier; Lanning says the full offense is under review, chair included.

On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on Weekend Edition
Published 6:11 AM ET, Sunday, October 11, 2026

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First reported by ESPN: “Ducks' Raiola benched in 3-TO start as Lanning vows to review whole offense”.
Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:11 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.

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ESPNDucks' Raiola benched in 3-TO start as Lanning vows to review whole offense

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorOregon quarterback Dylan Raiola, benched. Six of nineteen, forty-three yards, three turnovers. This week, ESPN says, he looked nothing like the guy who beat USC.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorForty-three yards? I've walked farther to a brunch.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCoach Dan Lanning said, quote, we didn't prepare him to be good enough today. That is a coach pointing at himself.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHimself?
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorHimself, Vera. So the seat isn't just Raiola's. Lanning vowed to review the whole offense.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorI'm calling it blazing, just under the surface of the sun.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorFan question. Does the flaming chair come in Oregon green and yellow? Those uniforms are the only part I understand.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorIt's a cartoon chair, it's on fire, it's orange. Fine, he cools it by winning. Fewer turnovers than three.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThen I'll bring a green blanket for the fire.