Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Bald Faced Truth by John Canzano

Canzano: Oregon Ducks smother Texas Tech and rumble into semifinal

Oregon's defense made it personal.

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John Canzano
Jan 01, 2026
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Matayo Uiagalelei strips the ball, recovers the fumble, and sets up an Oregon score. (Photo: Darby Winter)

Elite defense, they said.

A wicked front seven, the world crowed.

I wondered if the University of Oregon would get weary and sick of listening to how great and dominant Texas Tech’s defense has been this season.

I half imagined Dan Lanning getting so tired of the Texas Tech magnification that he would cut off questions in the run-up to the Orange Bowl and ask a question or two himself, “Those guys put their pants on one leg at a time? Or jump in ‘em with two?”

It was Oregon 23, Texas Tech 0.

Elite defense, alright.

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