Oregon's Loss Reveals a Deeper Issue: The Pressure to Succeed The college football season has been marked by upsets, but none as shocking as Oklahoma State's defeat of No. 6 Oregon.
After the game, coach Dan Lanning placed blame squarely on himself and his team's lack of leadership. Lanning's comments reveal a team struggling to cope with the weight of expectations.
From the moment they were ranked No. 2, Oregon was touted as a championship contender. This burden can be crushing, and it seems the Ducks have yet to develop the mental toughness required to perform under pressure.