Oregon Coach Dan Lanning’s Candid Take On Kenyon Sadiq As He Nears Breaking Record

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The Oregon Ducks, ranked No. 7, strengthened their College Football Playoff aspirations by defeating No. 15 USC 42-27 at Autzen Stadium. Despite injuries to key receivers Dakorien Moore and Gary Bryant Jr., tight end Kenyon Sadiq stepped up with a standout performance, catching six passes for 72 yards and two touchdowns from quarterback Dante Moore. Sadiq is close to setting a new program record for most touchdowns in a season by a tight end, needing just one more to surpass the current record of nine.
Oregon's head coach, Dan Lanning, praised Sadiq's impact and versatility on the field. Sadiq currently leads Oregon with eight touchdowns this season and has become a crucial player amid the team's injury challenges. His impressive performances have caught the attention of NFL scouts, with mock drafts projecting him as a potential first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
In the game against USC, Oregon's offense was potent, accumulating 436 total
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