Summary
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning is set to take his team to the Orange Bowl but argues that Texas Tech Red Raiders should have home-field advantage in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. Lanning questions the current playoff format, suggesting it would be fairer for higher-seeded teams to host games. The game against Texas Tech is scheduled for January 1, 2026, in Florida.
Key Facts
- Oregon Ducks are in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
- They will face Texas Tech Red Raiders on January 1, 2026, in Florida.
- Coach Dan Lanning believes Texas Tech should have home-field advantage.
- Current playoff format allows only first-round games on campus.
- Lanning is critical of this format and supports teams hosting quarterfinal games.
- Expanding the playoff to a 16-team format is one suggested solution.
- Playoff games have significant financial benefits for host towns.
