Oregon held Iowa to one run of over ten yards, displaying a defensive intensity that could carry them all the way into the playoffs.
It's a new challenge this week as they host 6-3 Minnesota on a six-day turnaround, one that tests recovery timetables for a banged-up roster. Dan Lanning was deliberately and understandably vague when asked about it Monday.
"Tight week, quick turnaround for us, but everything's going really well so far this week," Lanning said on Monday. "Today was really like a Tuesday in our mind, even though it's Monday, kind of having to push things ahead and excited to get the opportunity to play a good team.