2022 Oregon Ducks

Lanning's first game was September 3, 2022 at #3 Georgia in Atlanta. Oregon lost 49-3. It was the worst loss in program history since 2004. But Oregon won 10 of its next 12 games. The turnaround was immediate. Read about the Lanning era.

Bo Nix had 42 total touchdowns in 2022: 27 passing and 14 rushing (plus 1 receiving). His 14 rushing TDs were more than most starting running backs in the country. He transferred to Oregon from Auburn and became the catalyst for Lanning's rebuild. Read about Bo Nix's Oregon career.

Christian Gonzalez had 4 interceptions, 50 tackles, and 11 pass deflections in 2022. He was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection and went #17 overall to the New England Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft. See all Oregon players in the NFL.

No. Georgia 49, Oregon 3 in the season opener in Atlanta. Georgia was the defending national champion and was ranked #3 at the time. It was Lanning's first game as head coach. He had been Georgia's defensive coordinator the previous year. See all coaching transitions in Oregon history.

Oregon beat North Carolina 28-27 in the Holiday Bowl in San Diego. It was a one-point thriller that capped Lanning's first season at 10-3. Bo Nix threw for 264 yards and 2 TDs in the win. See Oregon's full postseason history.

Oregon State 38, Oregon 34 at Reser Stadium. It was Oregon's second rivalry loss of the season (also lost to Washington 37-34). The Civil War loss kept Oregon out of the Pac-12 Championship Game. See the Oregon vs Oregon State rivalry.